Basketball Recap: Brewer Falls Despite Big Games from Camden Ballinger and Cale Smith

Brewer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-49 heartbreaker at the hands of the John Carroll Catholic Cavaliers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Patriots have suffered since December 26, 2024.

Cale Smith

Rebounds

11/24/25 vs John Carroll Catholic	11
11/22/25 vs Hatton	8
11/20/25 vs New Hope	11
11/17/25 vs Lawrence County	13
11/13/25 @ Hartselle	9

Despite the defeat, Brewer had strong showings from Cale Smith, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 11 boards, and Camden Ballinger, who shot 67% from the field on his way to 16 points. Smith has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times he's played. Jansen Brown was another key player, putting up nine points.

Brewer's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for John Carroll Catholic, their win bumped their record up to 4-2.

Coming up, Brewer will welcome West Morgan at 7:00 p.m. on December 2. As for John Carroll Catholic, they and Danville will face off at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played.