It's playoff time, and Pensacola Catholic had no trouble coming through when it counted. They snuck past the Rutherford Rams with a 54-49 victory on Monday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
Sam Quebedeaux
| 02/03/25 vs Rutherford | 18 |
| 01/31/25 vs Freeport | 16 |
| 01/30/25 @ St. John Paul II | 19 |
| 01/28/25 @ Navarre | 16 |
| 01/16/25 vs St. Michael Catholic | 18 |
Pensacola Catholic was led to victory by Solomon Sutton and Sam Quebedeaux. Sutton posted 14 points and six rebounds, while Quebedeaux scored 18 points. Quebedeaux's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 16 points. Derion Gould was another key player, putting up four points and eight boards.
Pensacola Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Rutherford lost, don't look at Micah Bouie. Despite the final result, he went 8 of 13 en route to 19 points and five rebounds. Bouie continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Arquimedes Gierbolini also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Pensacola Catholic's win bumped their record up to 14-8. As for Rutherford, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-19.
Pensacola Catholic wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 59-48 loss against Walton on the 5th. Rutherford does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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