The Detroit Cristo Rey WOLVES's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of Cardinal Mooney Catholic by a score of 48-45. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Detroit Cristo Rey in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now lost five in a row.
Despite the defeat, Detroit Cristo Rey saw an underclassman step up: Ericka Sheridan scored 18 points along with six rebounds. That was a full 40% of Detroit Cristo Rey's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Amanda Garcia, who scored ten points.
Detroit Cristo Rey's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Cardinal Mooney Catholic, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 6-7 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Detroit Cristo Rey won't have much time to rest: their next match is against the Jaguars at 6:30 p.m. on January 31st. As for Cardinal Mooney Catholic, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
