Basketball Recap: St. Augustine Catholic's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Jovanni Fernandez

Points (Career)

01/17/25 @ Lourdes Catholic	17
11/22/24 @ San Manuel	16
12/13/24 @ Lincoln Prep	15
11/25/24 vs Lourdes Catholic	15
11/25/24 vs Tombstone	15

St. Augustine Catholic needed a changed in momentum after dropping four straight games and they got it from Jovanni Fernandez. The St. Augustine Catholic Wolves blew past the Lourdes Catholic Warriors 62-29 on Friday thanks in part to Fernandez, who dropped a triple-double on 17 points, 15 boards, and ten assists. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in points.

Carlos Acuna was another key player, putting up ten points along with six steals and five rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last six games he's played.

St. Augustine Catholic's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-11. As for Lourdes Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.

St. Augustine Catholic will face off against Benson at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lourdes Catholic, they will square off against Baboquivari at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Baboquivari will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Lourdes Catholic surely won't give up without a fight.