McCluer was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their 12th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-43 heartbreaker at the hands of the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins. While the Comets didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Griffins 11-6 in the first quarter.
Father McGivney Catholic got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was David Carroll out in front who posted 16 points and five rebounds. Carroll is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Chase Jansen, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards.
McCluer's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Father McGivney Catholic, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McCluer will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on University City at 6:00 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Father McGivney Catholic and Christ Our Rock Lutheran will round out the year against one another at at 12:30 p.m. on Monday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
