Palmetto vs Archbishop McCarthy

Palmetto vs Archbishop McCarthy
Junior Varsity Division
Final Score: Palmetto 77, Archbishop McCarthy 27**

Palmetto delivered one of the most dominant performances of the Crossover Classic Preseason Tip Off with a commanding 77 to 27 victory over Archbishop McCarthy. From the opening possession, Palmetto played with pace, intensity, and complete control on both ends of the floor.

The pressure defense from Palmetto set the tone early. Active hands, aggressive closeouts, and constant ball pressure forced turnovers that quickly turned into fast break points. Archbishop struggled to find clean looks and was often pushed deep into the shot clock.

Offensively, Palmetto moved the ball with purpose and found high quality shots throughout all four quarters. The biggest spark came from Josueth Piedra, who led the way with 22 points. Piedra attacked the basket, knocked down open jumpers, and consistently made plays that kept Palmetto’s momentum rolling. His scoring and energy created separation early and fueled multiple scoring runs.

As the game progressed, Palmetto’s depth became a difference maker. Multiple players contributed defensively, the bench provided strong minutes, and the team’s overall pace continued to overwhelm Archbishop.

By the second half, Palmetto’s lead continued to grow as they executed with confidence. Their defensive identity and transition offense remained sharp until the final buzzer, sealing a statement win and building strong preseason momentum.