Houston Heights (old) was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 13th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were dealt a 64-34 loss at the hands of the Cristo Rey Jesuit Lions. The Panthers were probably out for revenge after losing 44-22 to them when the teams met back in January of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Cristo Rey Jesuit found their leader in freshman Marcus Roberson, who went 12 for 20 on his way to 30 points along with seven assists and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Roberson has scored all season. Cayden Hale was another key player, putting up eight points in addition to seven steals and five rebounds.
Houston Heights (old)'s defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Cristo Rey Jesuit, they pushed their record up to 5-5 with the win, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Houston Heights (old) will venture away from home to challenge Tekoa Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 24th. As for Cristo Rey Jesuit, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Cristo Rey Jesuit Lions face off against the Harmony Science Academy Tigers at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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