The Kennedy Fighting Irish's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their sixth straight loss. They were dealt a 69-41 loss at the hands of Crean Lutheran. While losing is never fun, Kennedy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 775th, while Crean Lutheran is ranked 141st).
Crean Lutheran's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaiden Bailey, who scored 16 points. Troy Jenkins was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with four steals.
Kennedy dropped their record down to 8-15 with that loss, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Crean Lutheran, they now have a winning record of 12-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Kennedy will take on Tustin at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Crean Lutheran, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Pacifica at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
