The Boys Basketball team defeated Lake Catholic 69-53 on Friday to improve to 12-7 on the season and 7-3 in conference play. 

The Bruins had a big fourth quarter to pull away for the victory with a balanced scoring attack led by Jai'Den Gambrell with 16 points.  Braylon Benson (14 points), Antione Wooten (13 points) and Dominic Harb (12 points) also scored in double figures. 

Padua returns to action next Friday when they host Holy Name for Senior Night.