After two games on the road, Saint Joseph is heading back home. They will take on the St. Monica Mariners at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Saint Joseph will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps California Rankings (they are ranked 513th, while St. Monica is ranked 254th).
Saint Joseph suffered their biggest loss since December 5, 2023 on Thursday. They were dealt a 76-44 loss at the hands of Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary. Saint Joseph has struggled against Cantwell-Sacred Heart of Mary recently, as their match on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the most dominant came from Olivia Martinez, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Another player making a difference was Leah Zabukovac, who scored four points along with ten rebounds.
Meanwhile, St. Monica came tearing into Thursday's game with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points) and they left with even more momentum. They blew past Serra 46-24. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory St. Monica has posted since November 30, 2023.
Saint Joseph has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for St. Monica, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a massive bump to their 15-9 record this season.
Saint Joseph came up short against St. Monica in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 47-42. Will Saint Joseph have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
