Basketball Recap: Jordan Falcons vs. Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders
After losing to Cardinal Gibbons the last time they met, Jordan decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Jordan Falcons came out on top against the Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders by a score of 50-40 on Saturday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Falcons.
Jordan found their leader in sophomore Olivia Yancey, who scored 27 points. Caroline Masella was another key player, posting 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Cardinal Gibbons lost, don't look at Sarah Maciariello. Despite the final result, she earned 11 points along with six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave Maciariello a new career-high in offensive rebounds (three). Another player making a difference was Emma Hughes, who posted 13 points along with two steals.
Jordan's victory bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Cardinal Gibbons, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jordan's road trip will continue as they head out to face Panther Creek at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cardinal Gibbons, they will face off against Heritage at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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