The Catlin Gabel Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Portland Adventist Academy. Catlin Gabel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Portland Adventist Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
Portland Adventist Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dane Petersen led the charge by scoring 18 points along with nine rebounds and six assists. Petersen hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for eight straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Custer, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds.
Catlin Gabel has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Portland Adventist Academy, they pushed their record up to 11-3 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Catlin Gabel will take on Horizon Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Oregon (Horizon Christian is ranked 152nd, while Catlin Gabel is ranked 135th). As for Portland Adventist Academy, they will be playing at home against Westside Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Westside Christian is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last 11 games.
