Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey Atlanta Comes Up Short

Cristo Rey Atlanta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the St. Anne-Pacelli Vikings 59-17. Cristo Rey Atlanta was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-10.

St. Anne-Pacelli's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mckayla Hosley, who posted eight points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Ivyonna Thomas, who earned nine points along with five boards and four steals.

Cristo Rey Atlanta's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for St. Anne-Pacelli, the win (which was their 19th in a row dating back to last season) raised their record to 2-0.

Cristo Rey Atlanta will head out to challenge The King's Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. The King's Academy's defense has only allowed 25.8 points per game this season, so Cristo Rey Atlanta's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for St. Anne-Pacelli, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 60-56 defeat against Central on the 12th.