There's no place like home for the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They enjoyed a cozy 51-35 victory over Maryville Christian on Friday. That's another feather in the cap for Father McGivney Catholic, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
Father McGivney Catholic was led to victory by Nolan Keller and David Carroll. Keller scored ten points along with seven rebounds and three steals, while Carroll scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Carroll has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Chase Jansen, who scored eight points.
Several Lions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Levi Gray, who scored 14 points. Jayden Huff was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with two blocks.
Father McGivney Catholic's victory bumped their record up to 9-17. As for Maryville Christian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-22 record this season.
Father McGivney Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Greyhounds at 7:30 p.m. on February 3rd. As for Maryville Christian, they will be playing at home against the Explorers at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Marquette Catholic is coming into the game hot, having won their last three games.
