Girls: Eberz Sisters help Carroll hold off O’Hara

Archbishop Carroll’s (23) Kayla Eberz brings the ball up court against Cardinal O’Hara Thursday evening.  (PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES)

Archbishop Carroll’s (23) Kayla Eberz brings the ball up court against Cardinal O’Hara Thursday evening. (PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES)

By Matt Smith

Archbishop Carroll junior Alexis Eberz shared a quick low-five celebration with her freshman sister, Kayla, after Kayla’s tight defense on an inbound pass forced a five-second violation on Cardinal O’Hara in the closing seconds of Thursday’s game.

At that moment, the Eberz sisters knew the Patriots were going to hold on for 45-41 victory over their rival, maintaining third place in the Catholic League standings with just over a week remaining before the postseason tournament.

It was a small but meaningful gesture – one neither sister takes for granted, especially in light of the recent injury to their sister, Kelsey, who is likely out for the season. Kayla and Kelsey are twins.

“They mean a lot,” Alexis said of these moments. “I think they mean more to my parents.”

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