Bishop Gorman Holds Off Democracy Prep, 61-57

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bishop Gorman controlled the tempo early and fended off a late surge from Democracy Prep to earn a 61–57 victory.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Gaels raced out to a 20–8 first-quarter lead and took a 33–22 advantage into the break. They extended that margin to 48–35 after three before Democracy Prep made things interesting late in the 4th.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2086139"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697258c84fa0c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2086139' first='Tyler' last='Johnson'] led the way for Bishop Gorman, finishing with 23 points in an impressive all-around performance. Early on, he was facilitating and consistently getting downhill. In the second half, he kept steady pressure on the Blue Knights' defense. Repeatedly attacking the paint and earning trips to the charity stripe. Simply put, the 2027 floor general dictated the flow of the game from start to finish. <br><br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2370258"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697258c84fa95"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2370258' first='Dino' last='Roberts'] helped jump-start the Gaels' offense, opening the game with a three and a late first-quarter jumper to give Bishop Gorman a commanding 20–8 lead. The senior then knocked down key free throws in the final two minutes to help seal the win. In addition to his scoring, Roberts brought relentless effort on the defensive end.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stats - 8 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2654821"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697258c84faee"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2654821' first='Braylen' last='Williams'] set the tone early, knocking down a three and converting a finish inside during the first half. He followed that up by splashing in his second triple of the night after the break. I also liked how he consistently sprinted back on defense, where he used his energy and length to make his opponents uncomfortable.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><br>Stats - 8 Points </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2434274"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697258c84fb3f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2434274' first='Elizjah' last='Scott'] came off the bench for Democracy Prep and gave them a much needed scoring punch. His first couple of buckets were by getting out in transition. And then he poured in a pair of 3-pointers and a nice jumper during their comeback push. While the Blue Knights came up short, Scott was both efficient and effective in his minutes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stats - 12 Points <br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2122232"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-697258c84fb88"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2122232' first='Kaden' last='Arnold'] made his presence felt as a scoring threat throughout the game. He found his rhythm in the first half, connecting on free throws, a three, and a layup. Arnold stayed aggressive in the second half, scoring timely buckets down the stretch to help DPAC close the gap. He should continue to be a go-to option when they need a basket.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stats - 18 Points <br><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->