Recap: St. Francis de Sales Pioneers vs. Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park Hawks
The St. Francis de Sales Pioneers can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Wednesday. Couldn't have asked for a better way to wrap up 2023 than the 68-18 stomp they got on the road against Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park. St. Francis de Sales' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
St. Francis de Sales found their leader in underclassman Micheal Woods, who scored 19 points along with seven assists and three steals. The matchup was Woods' eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jerimiya Sims, who scored eight points along with three steals.
St. Francis de Sales' win bumped their record up to 3-10. As for Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
St. Francis de Sales is on the road again on Thursday and play against Joliet Central at 4:10 p.m. on December 28th. Joliet Central presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than St. Francis de Sales in Illinois (Joliet Central is ranked 88th, while St. Francis de Sales is ranked 431st). Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Clemente at 1:00 p.m. on December 28th. Clemente will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
