Piper was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Monsignor Pace Spartans. The Bengals were probably out for revenge after losing 42-34 to them when the teams met back in December of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Monsignor Pace got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jamaal Gibson, Jr out in front who posted 12 points along with five boards and three steals. Gibson, Jr has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last seven times he's played. Angelo Soto-Lugo was another key player, going 6 for 11 on his way to 15 points.
Piper's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Monsignor Pace, their victory bumped their record up to 2-11.
When Piper and Monsignor Pace next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Piper will try to stop Miramar's three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Meanwhile, Monsignor Pace will try to stop Somerset Academy (Silver Palms)'s three-game winning streak when the meet at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025.
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