Archbishop Carroll nearly claimed victory over a nationally ranked opponent at the She Got Game Classic in Springfield, Va.
Clovis West High (Calf.), which is ranked 25th in the country by MaxPreps, dealt Carroll a 50-45 setback.
Despite facing a suffocating press and physical man defense most of the game, the Patriots (0-2) trailed by two points late in the game. Brooke Wilson poured in 16 points. All-Delco Taylor Wilson netted 13 points and freshman Alexis Elberz chipped in with 11.
In other action from the She Got Game Classic:
Cannon (N.C.) 58, Cardinal O’Hara 53 >> The two-time defending PIAA Class 5A champion Lions lost their season opener. All-Delco Molly Rullo led with 15 points, Joanie Quinn tossed in 14 and Carly Coleman had 11.
In nonleague games: