High School Sports

Update from San Antonio: Von Steuben remains unbeaten

By Michael O’Brien

The Panthers knocked off San Antonio Central Catholic 71-70…

The No. 7 Panthers survived a stiff test in Texas.

Cordero Eldridge led the way with 16 points and Deonte Lundeen scored 13. Michael Fakuade added 13 points and Mike Di Nunno scored ten for Von Steuben (6-0).

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