Basketball Recap: Austin Ford's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory over Tri-West Hendricks

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory was the 78-61 winner over Tri-West Hendricks when they last played one another back in February of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves fell 49-42 to the Tri-West Hendricks Bruins on Tuesday.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Ford, who posted nine points in addition to six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Nicholas Sobek, who put up nine points and five boards.

Even though they lost, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive games.

Leading Tri-West Hendricks to victory were Ryan Miller and Daniel Thomas. Miller shot 75% from the field to rack up 17 points and three steals, while Thomas had 16 points and six rebounds. That's the most boards Thomas has posted since back in December of 2024.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory's defeat dropped their record down to 12-8. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season.

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has already played their next contest, a 58-52 win against Roncalli on the 28th. As for Tri-West Hendricks, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 73-66 victory against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter on the 28th.