ANCASTER, ON – The Redeemer Royals men's basketball team hosted the Sheridan Bruins on Tuesday night, looking to snap a two-game skid and stay perfect at home.
The opening quarter saw the Royals come out with a purpose. They led the Bruins 29-14 after one. Lucas Macklem led the way with 8pts. Cole Arnold had 3 steals, including a few big ones near the end of the quarter that led directly to Royals' scores.
The second quarter saw the Bruins offense heat up. They outscored the Royals 33-25. Leading the charge for the Royals in the second was Jeremiah Della Foresta, who hit two massive threes near the end of the quarter to swing the momentum back the Royals' way. They led 54-46 at the break.
The third quarter was lower scoring, but saw the Bruins draw to within three, ending the quarter 73-70. Parker Davis' 9pts lead the Royals in the third.
The fourth quarter could be described in many ways; electric, must-watch TV, and jumpin' just to name a few. It was a photo finish, a true battle of who wanted it more. Kibrom Kefte hit two massive threes back-to-back near the end of the game to keep the Royals in front. Macklem's 9pts and Davis' 8pts in the fourth, including the game-securing free-throws, helped the Royals hang on to a 107-105 victory.
Davis continues his march up the Royals all-time leader board. He currently sits third all-time in points at 1068, just 95pts short of Spencer Kerssies for second. He needs 152pts to tie Rayvon Higdon at the top of the leaderboard.
Macklem's 23pts were also incredibly crucial to the Royals victory on Tuesday night.
The Royals look to make it a win streak when they hit the road to take on the Humber Hawks next Wednesday, November 18th. Tipoff is at 8:00pm
