Basketball Recap: Garner-Hayfield/Ventura Comes Up Short

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss. They took a 59-46 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Newman Catholic Knights. If the Cardinals were looking for revenge after losing 54-43 to them when the teams met, then they'll just have to keep looking.

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Newman Catholic, the victory (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 13-4.

Garner-Hayfield/Ventura is taking a road trip to challenge Estherville Lincoln Central at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Newman Catholic, they will square off against Central Springs at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Newman Catholic's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests.