The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18.9 points), and they went ahead and made it nine on Friday. They strolled past Leesville Road with points to spare, taking the game 64-50. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Cardinal Gibbons also won the last time the pair played back in January.
Cardinal Gibbons' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tessa Gladieux, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten assists. It was the first time this season that Gladieux posted eight or more assists. Another player making a difference was Charlotte Fusco, who scored 21 points along with three steals.
Leesville Road's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Molly Zuburg, who scored 17 points along with four steals. Mattie Matonic was another key contributor, scoring 13 points.
Cardinal Gibbons is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-7 record this season. As for Leesville Road, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cardinal Gibbons will take on Sanderson at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cardinal Gibbons has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Leesville Road, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Enloe at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Leesville Road is facing Enloe at the right time seeing as Enloe is stuck on a 18-game losing streak.
