Trojans cap off season with win over Blue Jays

A win on the last game of the season for the Sacred Heart would top off a pretty successful year for the Trojans. Sacred Heart came into the game ranked number 43 in the power rankings, so a playoff spot did not seem to be in the cards. The next best thing on senior night would be to win a second game against rival St. Edmund High School. The Trojan defense was superior all night, as Sacred Heart walked away with a 65-27 win.
The game was basically over from the start. The Trojans ramped up the defensive effort from the opening tip. Sacred Heart held the Blue Jays to a total of five points in the first quarter. Offensively, Sacred Heart came out on fire. Sean Fontenot paced the Trojans in the opening period scoring nine of the Sacred Heart 19 points. At the end of one quarter, the Trojans led 19-5.
In the second quarter, Sacred Heart continued to play with great efficiency on each end of the court. Another 12 point effort extended the Trojan lead. St. Ed’s was once again held to only five points in the period. As the second period horn sounded, Sacred Heart held a 31-10 lead.
The Trojans came out of the locker room continuing to suffocate the Blue Jay offense. Sacred Heart held St. Ed’s to single digits for the third straight period. The Trojans hit three baskets from beyond the arc in the stanza. By the time the third stanza was completed, Sacred Heart held a 48-16 lead.
Going into the final quarter, the Trojans had the game well under control. All that was left to do was to maintain the effort forged in the first three periods. Sacred Heart did not disappoint, outscoring the Blue Jays 17-9 to finish out the game.
Leading the way by Sean Fontenot, who poured in 24 points. Mikey Laughlin added 11 points. The Trojans end their season as the district 5-1A runners-up, going 6-2 in district play. Sacred Heart was also 10-11 in the regular season.