The contest went to overtime when Fonda's Allen Booth hit a game tying three pointer after a the Braves recovered a loose ball late in regulation. However, the Crusaders outscored Fonda 7-6 in the extra session.

Fonda held a modest 2-point edge heading into the fourth quarter.

Spurned on by a first-class performance in the second half the Crusaders outscored Fonda 38-32 in the final sixteen minutes and (OT). That was different than the first half when Fonda built a 29-24 lead at the midway point.

The Braves seemed focused right from the jump and bolted out to a hefty first quarter lead 18-7. They put together an imposing effort guarding the hoop and grabbed control of the frame. Allen Booth got off to a hot start for Fonda hitting four three pointers in the opening frame. Yet, The Crusaders recovered in the second quarter and outscored Fonda by 6 points.

The two squads struggled to grab a foothold as the teams went to the first half locker room break with Fonda gaining the upper hand.

Fonda standout Nicholas Hastings went out of the game early in the second half with a lower leg injury with the Braves leading by five points. He missed about a quarter of action, returning in the fourth quarter, but wasn't the same physically as he was in the first half. It was a surprise he even returned to the game as much as he was limping. Incredible display of effort and toughness by Hastings.

Darien Moore paced the Crusaders with 28 points. Seimir Roberson added 16 points. Nick Riley connected on 9 points.
Catholic Central drained 6 trifectas.
The Crusaders shot with superb accuracy from the the line as they made 72.7%, 8 of 11.

The Braves placed three players in double figure scoring. Allen Booth took control of the offense for Fonda with 23 points. Nicholas Hastings racked up 18 points. Connor Weaver poured in 10 points.
Fonda connected on 7 trey balls.
Allen Booth nailed 6 three-pointers.