Sports

McDevitt Crusaders Defeat Hershey Trojans

Clare Canavan and Claire Sheppard
January 28, 2019

The Trojans defend the basket against the Crusaders. Previously, on December 18, the Trojans lost to McDevitt with a score of 31-62. (Broadcaster/Clare Canavan)

The Hershey Boys basketball team lost 63-79 to the Bishop McDevitt Crusaders on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

The Trojans started strong and after the first quarter, the Trojans were on top 19-10. But by halftime, the Crusaders took the lead 42-32.

The Crusaders never looked back winning with a score of 79-63.

“If us versus McDevitt wasn’t a rivalry already, it is now. I’m excited for us to make a late push to get into districts,” said senior Griffin Jackson.

After this game, Jackson is now a Mid-Penn 3-point leader with 49 three-point shots this season.

On Friday, the Trojans defeated Palmyra by 60-54, and on Saturday, the Trojans lost to Lebanon by 43-40.

The Trojans’ current overall record is 8-10, and their next game is at Red Land on Tuesday, January 29, 2019.

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Clare Canavan, Editor-in-Chief

Clare Canavan is the co-Editor-in-Chief for the Broadcaster. She is a senior, and this is her third year writing for The Broadcaster. She enjoys traveling...

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Claire Sheppard is the Feature Editor for The Broadcaster. She is a senior, and this is her third year writing for The Broadcaster. She enjoys iced coffee,...