St. Clement sports update

On January 25, 2012, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

Girls Basketball

The St Clement Lady Anchors secured a huge win against the Cathedral Panthers  50 -45 to bring their Catholic Central League record to 2-5. At their first meeting in December, the Lady Anchors lost by 25 points, but this time they would not accept defeat. Trailing by 11 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd quarter, St Clement fought back to go up by 6 with just a minute left in the fourth quarter. After some key free throws to put the game out of reach by 8th grader Katie Monestime (Somerville) and Freshman Jessica Popken (Medford), the Lady Anchors pulled out the win. Jessica Popken  dominated offensively scoring 32 points and grabbing 9 rebounds, while Elva Martinez (Somerville) continued her team leading rebounding  with 11 boards. Allison Caloggero (Medford) had a great night defensively, holding Cathedral’s star to just 6 points in the second half.  St Clement now takes on Mount St Josephs Academy in Brighton on Tuesday January 24 at 5:15 and Trinity Catholic on Friday January 27th at 5:30.

Boys Basketball

The St Clement Anchormen evens their overall record to 6-6 after capping off a week with 2 losses and a dramatic win on Friday night over the Matignon Warriors. Kevin Foley (Medford) continues his remarkable season hitting a jumper with 1.9 points left to beat league rival Matignon 45-43. Earlier in the week, Foley racked up 50 points and 12 assists against the Marian Mustangs and the Cristo Rey Knights. Foley capped his amazing week with 61 points. The young St Clement Anchormen will take on the Trinity Catholic and Maimonides Academy this week.

Boys Hockey

The Anchormen beat the East Boston Jets 8-4 at Porazzo Rink t to set their overall record to 3-9.  Junior center Kevin Flanagan (Charlestown) scored a hat trick. The Anchormen will face Nashoba Tech and Trinity Catholic.

 

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