Archbishop Riordan, a dominant force in the West Catholic Athletic League, faced a closer-than-expected victory in the CCS Open Division playoffs against Archbishop Mitty. Although Riordan won 59-45, the score contrasted sharply with their average 38-point margin of victory in the league. Mitty, underperforming this season, kept the game competitive, trailing by only three at halftime. Coach Joe Curtin noted the game served as a wakeup call for his team, reminding them to stay focused as they pursue state championship aspirations after last season's near-miss.
"It reminds us to keep our edge at all times. I thought our guys played solid overall. The second quarter we were a step slow."
"To put the final score into context, Riordan won its 14 WCAL games this season by an average of 38 points, including by 29 and 25 over Mitty."
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