The Cardinal O'Hara Hawks pushed their score all the way to 60 on Thursday, but even that wasn't enough to win. They suffered a tough 82-60 defeat at the hands of Nichols. Cardinal O'Hara has struggled against the Vikings recently, as their game on Thursday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Cardinal O'Hara lost, one person who can't be blamed is Gavin Johnson. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kels Ivey, who scored 11 points along with eight rebounds and two steals.
It was another big night for Jakye Rainey, who went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc en route to 36 points and 5 assists for Nichols. Rainey hasn't dropped below 18 points for ten straight games. Another player making a difference was Tre Paulfrey, who scored 15 points along with five assists and two steals.
Cardinal O'Hara's defeat dropped their record down to 7-10. As for Nichols, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-7.
Cardinal O'Hara will face off against the Marauders at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 344 points over their last five games. As for Nichols, they will square off against the Falcons at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday. Health Sciences Charter will be looking to extend their current five-game winning streak.
