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Spartans 'respectable' in
loss to DeMatha Catholic
* Quincy Redmon, Richie Mann lead Bishop Walsh
By Kevin Spradlin
PhDispatch.com
FROSTBURG, March 17 -- It wasn't close. But it was closer than it might have been.
Bishop Walsh junior Pat Jones said he thought his team's 69-52 loss to DeMatha Catholic, among the top-ranked teams on the east coast, was "respectable."
The Spartans trailed by 16 points at halftime of the opening game of the 51st annual A.C.I.T. at Frostburg State University. A quick 15-3 burst out of the gates to open the third quarter put the Stags up by 28 points, 58-30.
It could have gone down hill. Quick. Spartans coach Bob Boyle said despite some miscues, he was proud of the way his players battled back against a team with superior size, speed and, arguably, ability.
"It's not so much skill that separates us," said Jones. "It's size and speed. As you can see, it's tough to compensate."
69 52
Day 1 tournament results
Game 1: DeMatha 69, Bishop Walsh 52
Game 2: Benedictine 63, Bishop McNamara 57
Game 3: John Carroll 66, St. Benedect's 54
Game 4: Gonzaga 78, St. Frances 63
Click here for Day 2 schedule