The Chestnut Ridge Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They were outmatched by Bishop McCort at home and fell 66-28. While losing is never fun, Chestnut Ridge can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 208th, while Bishop McCort is ranked 14th).
Loss or not, Chestnut Ridge got some senior leadership from Isabella Hillegass and Ashlie Weaver. Hillegass scored eight points along with eight rebounds and two steals, while Weaver. scored 13 points along with six rebounds. Hillegass has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times she's played.
Bishop McCort was led to victory by Gianna Gallucci and Cami Beppler. Gallucci scored 21 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Beppler scored 21 points along with five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Beppler has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ava Zucco, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Chestnut Ridge has been struggling recently, as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Bishop McCort, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chestnut Ridge will take on Bishop Carroll at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Bishop McCort's road trip will continue as they head out to face Tyrone at 7:15 p.m. on January 19th.
