Preview: Mater Dei Monarchs vs. Centennial Huskies
The Mater Dei Monarchs will be playing at home against the Centennial Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
With a playoff game on the line, Mater Dei rose to the challenge on Tuesday. They strolled past the Saints with points to spare, taking the game 72-56. The win was a breath of fresh air for Mater Dei as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Mater Dei's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Luke Barnett led the charge by scoring 23 points along with two steals. Barnett continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Scotty Belnap, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Centennial had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They took down Mission Hills 77-58 on Tuesday. Given Centennial's advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 29th, while Mission Hills is ranked 93rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Mater Dei's victory bumped their record up to 27-5. As for Centennial, they pushed their record up to 21-13 with that victory, which was their sixth straight at home.
Mater Dei ended up a good deal behind Centennial in their previous meeting back in June of 2021, losing 84-69. Will Mater Dei have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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