Roncalli is 10-0 against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory since December of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Roncalli Royals will be home for the holidays to greet the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves at 7:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
After a string of three wins, Roncalli's good fortune finally ran out last Tuesday. They fell just short of Ben Davis by a score of 56-53. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as Roncalli came into the contest with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 45th, while Ben Davis is ranked 154th).
Despite the defeat, Roncalli saw an underclassman step up: Lydia Stahley scored 13 points along with seven rebounds. Taylor Turk was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Heritage Christian on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell to the Eagles 45-40. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has struggled against Heritage Christian recently, as their matchup on Tuesday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory saw an underclassman step up: Audra Kendall scored 14 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Robyn Pate, who scored ten points.
Roncalli's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, their loss dropped their record down to 7-4.
Roncalli took their victory against Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory in their previous matchup back in December of 2022 by a conclusive 71-45. Does Roncalli have another victory up their sleeve, or will Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
