President’s College stay perfect with win over Marian Academy

The School Basketball Tournament continued on Monday at the Marian Academy School court, where President’s College delivered a disciplined performance to defeat the host school Marian Academy 38-22 and remain unbeaten in the competition.
The opening quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams finding it difficult to score early. President’s College managed to gain a narrow advantage and ended the first quarter leading 6-2. Offence improved in the second quarter as both teams settled into the game, but President’s College continued to control the tempo and went into halftime holding an 18-11 lead.

After the break, President’s College took full command of the contest. Their defensive pressure limited Marian Academy’s scoring opportunities, while their efficient ball movement on offence allowed them to extend their lead. The third quarter proved decisive, as President’s College created separation on the scoreboard and carried strong momentum into the final period.
President’s College maintained their intensity in the fourth quarter, closing out the game with composed play on both ends of the court to seal a convincing 38-22 victory. The result keeps President’s College undefeated in the tournament and strengthens their position as early contenders for the title.

For Marian Academy, the loss marked their third defeat in as many games, but Head Coach Judah Stephney highlighted several positives from the performance, particularly considering the youth of his squad.
“I think the players played well, but it’s a young group,” Stephney said. “This is basically our Under-16 team stepping up to play in the Under-18 league. There are going to be some challenges, but overall I think they played well. We could have taken better care of the ball, but it was a good effort and definitely something we can build on in the coming games.”
Marian Academy will have little time to dwell on the loss, as they are scheduled to return to action on February 6, 2026, when they take on St Stanislaus College in their next tournament fixture.