Purcell Marian's game last Monday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Clark Montessori Cougars 59-56. The win was all the more spectacular given the Cavaliers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 487th, while the Cougars are ranked 156th).

Cavaliers
01/03/25 @ Clark Montessori | 59-56 |
12/30/24 vs Big Walnut | 49-70 |
12/21/24 @ Archbishop McNicholas | 60-83 |
12/20/24 vs Roger Bacon | 63-55 |
12/13/24 vs Summit Country Day | 36-53 |
Purcell Marian's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Clark Montessori, with the defeat, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-2.
Purcell Marian wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 53-40 loss against La Salle on the 4th. As for Clark Montessori, they will venture away from home to square off against North College Hill at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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