The Knights (#11) find themselves in the middle of their schedule taking on yet another high ranked Division 1 opponent, the St. Edward Eagles (#4). The Knights were looking forward to another challenge bringing their 11-1 record to Lakewood. The battle tested boys from Hoban came out right from the tip scoring the first 5 points of the game. The first quarter saw both squads go back and forth with Hoban coming out ahead after the first period with a score of 20-17. The Knights continued the quick pace, running their lead up to 6 points early into the second quarter. The Eagles were able to rally, outscoring Hoban 19-17 to finish the first half, with Hoban leading 37-36 at halftime. Hoban used its pressure and nonstop defensive attack to force St. Ed's into 12 first half turnovers.

The third quarter saw the lead slip out of the Knights’ grasp, while dealing with foul trouble for the first time all season. Hoban battled all the way through the second half, but came up short in the end, falling to St. Ed's by a score of 76-68. The Knights should keep their heads held high, as they showed a lot of grit competing with one of the area’s best. The experience from this game will only serve as a model for what it takes to compete at a high level come playoff time. Something special is brewing under the dome this season. Stay tuned!

Hoban will have a day off on Sunday, then begin preparation to take on rival Walsh (10-3, #21) at Hoban on Tuesday with another triple header. Freshman at 4:30, JV at 5:30 and varsity at 7p.m.