Basketball Recap: Archbishop Mcnicholas' Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

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Team Score

12/20/24 vs North Catholic	62
12/06/24 vs Carroll	58
12/14/24 vs Walnut Hills	57
12/10/24 vs Chaminade Julienne Catholic	51
12/13/24 @ Badin	41

Archbishop McNicholas came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They secured a 62-56 W over the North Catholic Trojans on Friday. The Rockets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Archbishop McNicholas got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nate Colyer out in front who went 5 for 6 on his way to 12 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Grant Waters, who went 5 for 12 on his way to 17 points.

Archbishop McNicholas was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.

Archbishop McNicholas' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for North Catholic, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Archbishop McNicholas and Purcell Marian will face off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. As for North Catholic, they and Mariemont will face off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.