The Gibault Catholic Hawks were the 51-38 winner over the Civic Memorial Eagles when they last played one another back in November, but their luck changed this time around. Gibault Catholic took a 54-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of Civic Memorial on Thursday. Gibault Catholic's defeat continues a unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Civic Memorial's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Adam Ogden, who scored 21 points. August Frankford was another key contributor, scoring 12 points along with six rebounds.
Gibault Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Civic Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-9.
Gibault Catholic will head out on the road to face off against Steeleville at 6:00 p.m. on January 5, 2024. The timing is sure in Steeleville's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while Gibault Catholic has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road. Civic Memorial won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Waterloo at 5:00 p.m. on December 29th. Waterloo presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Civic Memorial in Illinois (Waterloo is ranked 224th, while Civic Memorial is ranked 495th).
