The Juan Diego Catholic Soaring Eagle came into Thursday's matchup having lost 16 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Providence Hall by a score of 52-39 on Thursday. Juan Diego Catholic's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Providence Hall's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaidence Anderson, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Anderson hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Ireland Anderson, who scored 11 points along with four steals.
Juan Diego Catholic's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-20. As for Providence Hall, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juan Diego Catholic will face off against Union at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Utah (Union is ranked 102nd, while Juan Diego Catholic is ranked 125th). As for Providence Hall, they will head out on the road to square off against Delta at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Delta is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Providence Hall will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
