Basketball Recap: Tuesday's Loss Ends Bishop O'connell's Winning Streak

Knights

Previous 5 Games

01/14/25 vs Bishop McNamara	39-59
01/04/25 vs Potomac School	99-30
01/03/25 vs Evergreen Christian	77-44
12/30/24 vs St. John's	57-52
12/28/24 vs Ridge View	77-43

After a string of six wins, Bishop O'Connell's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They came up short against the Bishop McNamara Mustangs, falling 59-39. The matchup marked the Knights' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Bishop O'Connell's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Edwards, who posted ten points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Wyatt Norton, who put up six points.

Bishop O'Connell's loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 12-4. As for Bishop McNamara, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-9.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop O'Connell will square off against Gonzaga at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Bishop McNamara, they will face off against Our Lady of Good Counsel at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.