The Guardian Angels Central Catholic Boys are 3-0 in their last three games, defeating Clarkson/Leigh 61-50 on the road last Tuesday night, Archbishop Bergan 41-40 at home Saturday night, and Oakland-Craig 75-49 on the road this past Tuesday night.
The Bluejays went up 18-15 at the end of one against Clarkson/Leigh. The Patriots won the second quarter 14-11 to tie the game at 29 at halftime.
Clarkson/Leigh outscored GACC 16-13 in the third quarter to take a 45-42 lead into the fourth quarter.
The Bluejays cranked up the intensity in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 fourth quarter points to the Patriots' 5.
The Bluejays trailed 40-39 late in the game against Archbishop Bergan, but eventually tied it up at 40 before Tanner Hass hit a game-winning free throw with 37.2 seconds left.
GACC was up 36-30 to begin the fourth quarter before the Knights rallied.
The third quarter was the money quarter for the Bluejays as GACC outscored Archbishop Bergan 15-7.
The Knights led 14-11 after one. The Bluejays won the second quarter 10-9 to make it a 23-21 game at halftime.
Noah Kreikemeier and Kobe Slaughter each had 9 points for GACC. Hass and Tanner Ortmeier added 8 apiece.
The Bluejays led 23-13 at the end of one against Oakland-Craig. GACC outscored the Knights 26-5 in the second quarter to take a 49-18 lead into the locker room.
Oakland-Craig won the third quarter 18-16 to make it a 65-36 game at the end of three.
The Knights notched 13 fourth quarter points compared to 10 for the Bluejays.
GACC has played great basketball as of late. The Bluejays played complete games against Archbishop Bergan and Oakland-Craig, and in my opinion, played by far their best game of the season against Oakland-Craig.
GACC (6-1) squares off with Howells-Dodge (4-5) at the Homer Holiday Tournament Tuesday night.
The Jaguars defeated Archbishop Bergan 71-66 in overtime at the Knight Classic in Fremont this past Tuesday night.
Fans should be in for a treat with this affair between these two good teams.
The Bluejays have to watch out for Tyler Polacek, Mitchell Prusa, Nolan Lund, and Josh Brester.
Those four have done the most damage out of anyone in Howells-Dodge's last three games.
The Jaguars are playing at a very high level right now, and so GACC must be ready to go full tilt for four quarters with Howells-Dodge.
The Bluejays must have the same kind of focus and intensity they had in the first half against Oakland-Craig. When GACC plays like that, I don't know of a lot of teams around the area that can beat them.
The Bluejays have had a great first half of the season, but GACC can't be satisfied or complacent with where they are at.
The Bluejays have to want more, and have to continue to push and grind to get better everyday.
GACC needs to do what they can to improve from now until Tuesday. Working out during the moratorium period, shooting, and working on offenses and doing drills will all be beneficial. The Bluejays also need to have a good day of practice on Monday.
GACC and Howells-Dodge are set to tip-off at 7:15 p.m.
The Guardian Angels Central Catholic Girls are still unbeaten on the year as the Bluejays knocked off Clarkson/Leigh 67-20 on the road last Tuesday night and Wayne 73-32 on the road Monday night.
The Bluejays led the Patriots 24-4 after one. GACC outscored Clarkson/Leigh 19-3 in the second quarter to take a 43-7 lead into the locker room.
The Bluejays won the third quarter 13-11 to make it a 56-18 game at the end of three.
GACC notched 11 fourth quarter points compared to just 2 for the Patriots.
The Bluejays led the Blue Devils 19-7 at the end of one. GACC outscored Wayne 22-6 in the second quarter to take a 41-13 lead into the locker room.
The Bluejays won the third quarter 17-12 to lead 58-25 at the end of three.
GACC notched 15 fourth quarter points compared to 7 for the Blue Devils.
The Bluejays have continued their mastery and domination ever since beating Crofton. This team has simply taken off, and has looked very impressive.
GACC (6-0) squares off with Bancroft-Rosalie (2-5) at the Homer Holiday Tournament on Tuesday.
The Panthers defeated Clarkson/Leigh 54-32 at home this past Tuesday night.
This is a game the Bluejays should win, and win with ease, but GACC has to watch out for Kassidi Browning, Vicki Gatzmeyer, Paige Peters, and even Tess Nottleman.
Bancroft-Rosalie is starting to play better basketball and so the Panthers certainly cannot be taken lightly.
This Bluejays' team has been so good about staying focused and determined all season long though that I don't see that being an issue come Tuesday afternoon.
I'm sure the girls will enjoy their time off, but be ready to practice well on Monday when the time comes.
GACC has to fine tune some things in practice and prepare to play their best basketball in this two-day tournament.
The Bluejays are no doubt the favorite to win this Holiday Tournament as they should be.
I would be awfully surprised if the Bluejays don't win the tournament, and even more surprised if it's not Howells-Dodge GACC plays in the championship.
The Bluejays have played great on offense this year and even better on defense, and I look for GACC to have their best next week.
Tip-off on Tuesday is set for 2:00 p.m.
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