Basketball Recap: Veritas Academy vs. Holy Cross Knights
A win for Veritas Academy just wasn't in the cards on Tuesday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They had to suffer through a 98-57 loss at the hands of the Holy Cross Knights. Veritas Academy lost against Holy Cross in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 62-45 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Veritas Academy lost, don't look at J.P. Hagood. Despite the final result, he scored nine points plus eight rebounds and two blocks. Another player making a difference was Patrick Cannata, who had 11 points.
Even though they lost, Veritas Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Holy Cross only pulled down eight.
Aaron Garcia went supernova for Holy Cross, dropping a triple-double on 38 points, 13 rebounds, and ten assists. With that strong performance, Garcia is now averaging an impressive 9 rebounds per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Herrera, who went 7 for 11 en route to 20 points plus four steals and two blocks.
Veritas Academy's loss was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Holy Cross, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
Veritas Academy will head out to square off against Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Holy Cross, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Alamo Heights at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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