The Jacksonville Crimsons's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight defeat. They fell 55-44 to Sacred Heart-Griffin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Jacksonville of the 60-37 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2023.
Jacksonville's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Milan Krusic, who scored 16 points along with five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Martinez, who scored 14 points.
Jacksonville's loss was their fourth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 11-15. As for Sacred Heart-Griffin, their win bumped their record up to 8-14.
Jacksonville won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Braves at 6:30 p.m. on February 3rd. Mt. Zion knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 15 matchups -- so hopefully the Crimsons like a good challenge. As for Sacred Heart-Griffin, they will head out on the road to square off against the Railsplitters at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Cyclones in Illinois (the Railsplitters are ranked 71st, while the Cyclones are ranked 291st).
