Basketball Recap: Geibel Catholic Gators vs. Mapletown Maples
The Geibel Catholic Gators came into Friday's contest having lost 22 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They managed a 62-58 victory over Mapletown on Friday. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Geibel Catholic has managed all season.
Geibel Catholic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tommy Kolencik, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 14 rebounds. Kolencik has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Gary Tarbuk was another key contributor, scoring 24 points along with five assists and two steals.
Geibel Catholic's win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-19. As for Mapletown, they dropped their record down to 2-14 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home.
Geibel Catholic will take on the Trojans at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mapletown, they will head out on the road to take on the Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Monessen presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Maples in Pennsylvania (the Greyhounds are ranked 368th, while the Maples are ranked 750th).
