Recap: Kapaun Mt. Carmel Crusaders vs. Gardner-Edgerton Trailblazers
On Friday, Kapaun Mt. Carmel strolled past the Trailblazers with points to spare, taking the game 56-42. The win made it back-to-back wins for Kapaun Mt. Carmel.
Kapaun Mt. Carmel's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Lizzie Romer led the charge by scoring 14 points. Another player making a difference was McCoy Phister, who scored 13 points.
Kapaun Mt. Carmel's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-5. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.0 points per game. As for Gardner-Edgerton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Kapaun Mt. Carmel won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Mavericks on January 27th. Maize South presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Crusaders in Kansas (the Mavericks are ranked 42nd, while the Crusaders are ranked 139th). As for Gardner-Edgerton, they and the Lions will face off on January 27th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
