Pensacola Catholic and Rutherford squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Pensacola Catholic had to settle for second. They came up short against the Rutherford Rams, falling 49-24. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 292nd, while the Rams are ranked 64th).
Danielle Gulley
| 01/27/25 @ Tate | 11 |
| 12/20/24 vs Pensacola Christian Academy | 9 |
| 12/28/24 @ Bayside Academy | 8 |
| 11/22/24 @ Pensacola Christian Academy | 8 |
| 11/19/24 vs Bayside Academy | 8 |
| + 18 more games |
Pensacola Catholic lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Danielle Gulley, who posted four points and five steals. She is becoming a predictor of Pensacola Catholic's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 7-3 (and 6-8 when she doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Smith, who had six points.
Rutherford's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nevaeh Thomas led the charge by putting up 14 points. Thomas continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Ava Butler, who went 5 for 12 to rack up 14 points.
Pensacola Catholic has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season. As for Rutherford, their record now sits at 19-3.
Pensacola Catholic does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rutherford, they have already played their next matchup, a 44-36 victory against South Walton on the 8th.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
