Because of distance, wicked rainy conditions and rush-hour traffic, Kilpatrick's dad, Jerry, a key frontcourt sub for Bishop Kenrick's 1976 Catholic League champs, misjudged how long the drive from Norristown would take.
"Because there was so much rain, my dad didn't want me driving," Brendan said. "So I was just sitting in the back, playing games on my phone and staying away from all the craziness. It was pretty entertaining. Even when things are normal, my dad can freak out while driving.
"The drive took so long, it got boring for a while. I was yawning and slapping my face. Then I noticed the time and I was just saying, 'Stay calm . . . Stay calm.' "
Brendan then texted Perpiglia, asking whether everyone had already made it to Lenape.
The response (in standard English, as opposed to textese): "Yes, you're the only one not here."
Luckily for Malvern, this game was the fourth of the day and started roughly 15 minutes after the scheduled time. And the Friars rolled, 67-39, upping their record to 10-0.
As always, the 6-4, 200-pound Kilpatrick, a wing guard, Vermont signee and the Inter-Ac League's most valuable player in 2010-11, led the way. In a little less than 24 minutes of action, he totaled 17 points, five rebounds and four assists. Even more impressive was the fact he took three charges, especially since the Friars were far from home and had no idea how the game would be officiated.
"You have to show . . . I guess it's courage . . . to step in there and take the charges," Kilpatrick said. "One thing I've really tried to work on is my defense. They weren't too bad [physically]. It's just a matter of being in the right spot and setting your body the right way.
"They were kinda out of control with their driving. If your teammate gets beat, the best thing you can do is take a charge."
