Basketball Recap: Bryce Rudd Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Lafayette Central Catholic

Lewis Cass hadn't done well against Lafayette Central Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Lewis Cass Kings walked away with a 46-38 victory over the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights. The win was some much needed relief for the Kings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.

Bryce Rudd

Blocked Shots (Career)

02/28/25 vs Lafayette Central Catholic	3
02/14/25 vs Fort Wayne Canterbury	1
01/31/25 vs Maconaquah	1
12/14/24 @ Madison-Grant	1
12/01/23 @ Logansport	1

Lewis Cass got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Bryce Rudd out in front who posted 12 points and three blocks. Those three blocks gave Rudd a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Owen Cotner-Graves, who put up ten points.

When it comes to explaining why Lafayette Central Catholic lost, don't look at Ray Clayton. Despite the final result, he went 8-for-20 en route to 18 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Romeo Huerta, who scored eight points.

Lewis Cass' win bumped their record up to 5-17. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.

Lewis Cass and Lafayette Central Catholic are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lewis Cass will take on Wabash at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lewis Cass is facing Wabash at the right time seeing as Wabash is stuck on a 21-game losing streak. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, they will face off against Fountain Central at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Lafayette Central Catholic will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Fountain Central will have lost four straight heading into Wednesday's matchup.