When Glenn Farello came to Paul VI from Eleanor Roosevelt four years ago, he envisioned a Panthers program that could compete with DeMatha and Gonzaga for the WCAC Championship.

Before Friday’s tipoff against DeMatha, Farello reiterated the goal, but added that Friday night’s game was a chance to prove the Panthers were more than just part of the WCAC conversation.

After 31 minutes and 59 seconds of thrilling basketball, senior guard Patrick Holloway hit a buzzer beating 3-point bucket to make the Panthers the talk of the WCAC with a stunning 64-62 win over Stags. “Once I knew it was going in I was so excited and just started running,” said Holloway.

The game-winning shot sent the IV Man into a frenzy and spilling onto the court to celebrate the Panthers' first win at the Panther's Athletic Center against DeMatha in school history.

“It’s been a building process,” Farello said. “This senior class is my first recruiting class. In order to get to the DeMatha or Gonzaga level you have to beat them. I’m proud of our guys. They are the Duke and Carolina of our league and you have to win these games.”