Sturgeon Bay will be the answer for Providence Academy athletics trivia for years to come, but they came out on the right side of the question with a 77-49 win on Monday night.

 

The Clippers were the visitors for the Paladins' first game as an independent varsity basketball program after years of playing alongside the crosstown NEW Lutheran Blazers. Thanks Owen Starr's late half flurry of scoring, the Clippers were able to take a 41-17 halftime lead. The Paladins showed fight to limit further damage after the break, but were still outscored in the frame 36-32.

 

 

The Clippers had 11 different players score a point in the game, including double figure efforts from Sam Fruzyna (16), Rylan Ruenger (12), Benjamin Ash (10), and Jaxzen Bleck (10). Isaiah Faulkner paced the Paladins with 28 points. 

 

 

Head coach Zach Goblisch applauded his team's offense, but credited his defense with the lopsided victory after the game. "I thought our defensive pressure helped us generate turnovers and get out in transition, and that was a big key to us extending the lead in this game," Goblisch said. "On offense, I felt we had a balanced attack tonight that involved everyone on the floor. That led to a lot of guys contributing in the scoring column as well."

 

 

The Clippers return to the floor Thursday for their first Packerland Conference of the season when they host Peshtigo.