After flying high against Sanderson last Tuesday, Cardinal Gibbons came back down to earth. The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders took a 54-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Athens Drive Jaguars on Friday. The Crusaders were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Jaguars earlier this season, when they won 44-39.
Despite the loss, Cardinal Gibbons saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Miller Kuss posted seven points in addition to eight boards and four steals. What's more, Kuss also posted four assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Charlotte Fusco was another key player, putting up 13 points.
Leading Athens Drive to victory were Makenzie Kelly and Quincie Toran. Kelly dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten assists, while Toran went 8-for-13 on her way to 19 points. Another player making a difference was Ava Sheppard, who earned seven points and eight rebounds.
Cardinal Gibbons has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 8-14 record this season. As for Athens Drive, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-8.
As of now, neither Cardinal Gibbons nor Athens Drive have any future games scheduled.
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