Basketball Recap: Cristo Rey Drops Season-High Score on Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech

Royals

Team Score

01/16/25 @ Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech	26
12/14/24 @ Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot	21
12/04/24 vs Blessed Sacrament-Huguenot	21
12/17/24 vs Veritas School	18
12/05/24 vs St. Catherine's	18

Cristo Rey is still winless after their game against Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech on Thursday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 29-26 heartbreaker at the hands of the Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech Dragons. One positive for the Royals, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.

Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech found their leader in freshman Fern Powell, who went 7 of 16 en route to 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Powell has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaylin Young, who posted eight points and seven rebounds.

Cristo Rey's defeat dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech, the win snapped their losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-5 record.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Amelia Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. As for Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech, they won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Sussex Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Considering Sussex Central has lost three straight at home and Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech 15 straight on the road (dating back to last season), this one might come down to who's more desperate to change their momentum.