The Notre Dame Catholic Lancers won the last time they faced the Joel Barlow Falcons, and things went their way on Tuesday too. Notre Dame Catholic had just enough and edged Joel Barlow out 41-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory Notre Dame Catholic has posted against Joel Barlow since January 19, 2016.
It was another big night for Madison Gibbs, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 15 rebounds. She hasn't dropped below two steals for seven straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Niah Africot, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds.
Notre Dame Catholic has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 5-13 record this season. As for Joel Barlow, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 7-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Notre Dame Catholic will take on Kolbe-Cathedral at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Kolbe-Cathedral will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Notre Dame Catholic surely won't give up without a fight. As for Joel Barlow, they will head out on the road to face off against Weston at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
