Leechburg lost against Aquinas Academy back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Leechburg Blue Devils were beaten by the Aquinas Academy Crusaders 79-50. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their matchups with the Crusaders: they've now lost three in a row.
Leechburg's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jake Cummings, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds, and Mason Scitticatt, who scored 21 points. Cummings is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Nevin Steele, who posted seven points.
Even though they lost, Leechburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in four consecutive matches.
Leechburg's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Aquinas Academy, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Leechburg will head out to challenge Serra Catholic at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Serra Catholic will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Leechburg surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aquinas Academy, they and Riverview are set to duel on Tuesday.
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