The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 74-36 win over Enloe. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Cardinal Gibbons has managed all season.
Cardinal Gibbons got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Cash McSweeney out in front who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Smalls, who scored 17 points along with six assists.
Several Eagles players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Owen Pedersen, who scored 14 points. Gianni McIntire was another key contributor, scoring nine points.
Cardinal Gibbons' victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Enloe, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cardinal Gibbons will take on Leesville Road at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Leesville Road will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings (they are ranked 256th, while Cardinal Gibbons is ranked 92nd). As for Enloe, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Athens Drive at 7:30 p.m. Athens Drive is coming into the contest on a six-game losing streak.
