Indianapolis Bishop Chatard lost against Franklin Central back in February of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans lost 65-41 to the Franklin Central Flashes. While losing is never fun, the Trojans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 284th, while the Flashes are ranked 100th).
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard's loss came despite strong showings from Alexander Lake and Zach Mccormack. Lake went 8-for-14 to rack up 17 points and seven rebounds, while Mccormack posted nine points in addition to six boards and four blocks. Mccormack has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Ari Sahm, who scored six points.
Trojans
| 02/28/25 vs Franklin Central | 12 |
| 02/25/25 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 5 |
| 02/18/25 vs Greenwood Christian Academy | 11 |
| 02/11/25 vs Park Tudor | 10 |
| 02/08/25 @ Indianapolis Scecina Memorial | 6 |
| + 16 more games |
Even though they lost, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Franklin Central was led to victory by Elijah Thompson and Ej Hazelett. Thompson dropped a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Hazelett shot 56% from the field on his way to 12 points along with seven assists and six boards. Thompson continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Raymond Hayes was another key player, putting up nine points.
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-16 record this season. Franklin Central's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-14.
Looking ahead, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard will take on Cathedral at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cathedral will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Indianapolis Bishop Chatard surely won't give up without a fight. Franklin Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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