Mater Dei Starts Las Vegas Tournament With a Rout
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The Mater Dei boys’ basketball team took its first step Thursday toward defending its Reebok National Prep Classic crown, defeating North Allegheny of Wexford, Pa., 74-34, in Las Vegas.
The Monarchs jumped to a 20-0 lead. North Allegheny (3-5) scored its first points nearly eight minutes into the first half. By that time, Mater Dei Coach Gary McKnight had begun to clear the bench.
Mater Dei (5-0) will play Galena (Nev.) today.
“It was nice to be able to play a lot of people,” McKnight said. “If we are going to win this tournament again, we need these kind of games.”
Mater Dei shot 65% from the field in the first half, and held North Allegheny to only 29%. The Monarchs forced 21 turnovers and committed 10.
Tom Lippold led the Monarchs with 17 points, making seven of 12 shots. Kevin Augustine had 14 points and David Castleton 13.
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