If Rush-Henrietta was feeling good fresh off their 83-27 takedown of Hutchinson-Central Tech last Sunday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Royal Comets fell 42-37 to the McQuaid Jesuit Knights on Saturday. The Royal Comets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in March of 2025.
Despite the defeat, Rush-Henrietta saw an underclassman step up: freshman Kaden Thwaits went 7-for-16 to rack up 14 points and eight rebounds. Another player making a difference was Khristopher Hamilton-Munch, who posted six points and three steals.
Rush-Henrietta has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for McQuaid Jesuit, with the win, they broke their six-game losing streak and moved their record to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rush-Henrietta will square off against Greece Athena at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Royal Comets will need to watch out since the Trojans have now posted at least 55 points in their last four contests. As for McQuaid Jesuit, they will face off against Franklin at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights will be up against the Bulldogs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 66 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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