Ascension Episcopal coach John Tanner knew the stretch immediately after halftime would test his team.
Crowley had settled in defensively, the pace had tightened, and the Gents were beginning to create chaos with pressure and changing looks. For a brief window in the third quarter, Ascension’s comfortable lead was anything but secure.
The Blue Gators responded the way their coach hoped they would, pulling away late to secure a 55-44 victory over Crowley in the Vermilion Catholic School Yuletide Tournament on Friday…