Monsignor Pace is 0-3 against Cardinal Newman since February of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Monsignor Pace Spartans will welcome the Cardinal Newman Crusaders at 7:30 p.m.
Monsignor Pace is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Martin County on Saturday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Monsignor Pace was dealt a 69-31 loss at the hands of Martin County. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 508th, while the Tigers are ranked 43rd).
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Jamaal Gibson, Jr, who posted 11 points and three steals. Easton Gelin was another key player, putting up seven points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Cardinal Newman won against Jensen Beach on Saturday with 53 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Wednesday. Cardinal Newman came out on top against Park Vista by a score of 53-42. The win was familiar territory for the Crusaders who have now won three contests in a row.
Monsignor Pace's defeat dropped their record down to 4-18. As for Cardinal Newman, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven matchups, which provided a massive bump to their 13-10 record this season.
Monsignor Pace was taken down by Cardinal Newman 72-41 when the teams last played back in December of 2024. Will Monsignor Pace have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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