Eighth Grader Katie Monestime leads Lady Anchors.

Girls Basketball

The  young Saint Clement Lady Anchors continued their winning streak by grabbing wins against Mount Saint Joseph Academy and Trinity Catholic upping their overall record to 6-8. On Tuesday, Jan. 24 against Mount Saint Joseph, St. Clement were leading  21 to 13 at the half.  While St. Joes continued to cut the lead, St. Clement was able to hold on to win 40-38.

Stepping up for the Lady Anchors was Elva Martinez (Somerville) with her first double double of the year scoring 10 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.  Jessica Popken (Medford) continued her offensive leadership with 11 points, while Allison Caloggero (Medford) and Katie Monestime (Somerville) led the defensive end with 6 steals each.

On Friday, St. Clement traveled to Newton to face Trinity Catholic. Eighth grader Katie Monestime (Somerville) was huge for the St. Clement scoring 23 points with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Diana Tran (Somerville) was stellar from long range scoring a career high 13 points. Sidney Cezil (Everett) racked up double digits scoring 12 points. Elva Martinez (Somerville) continued her domination of the boards grabbing 13 rebounds.  The Lady Anchors played one of their best games of the year winning 66-28.

This week, the Lady Anchors prepare for Maimonides and the Pope John Tigers of Everett on Friday.

Boys Basketball

The St Clement Anchormen battled to return to the State Tournament by beating Trinity Catholic 62-39, improving their overall record to 6-7. Kevin Foley (Medford) continues his impressive season with 19 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Jesus Gambaro (Charlestown) supported the effort with 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Anchormen will face Sutton High and Catholic Central League Pope John Tigers this week.