Cardinal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 27th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-41 heartbreaker at the hands of the Pekin Panthers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 46-35 back in January.
Cardinal's loss dropped their record down to 0-24. As for Pekin, their victory ended an eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-15.
Cardinal does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Pekin, they will face off against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont on Tuesday. Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont will roll in looking for their 23rd straight win, something Pekin surely won't give up without a fight.
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