Metro-East Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss dating back to last season. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 48-44 heartbreaker at the hands of the Father McGivney Catholic Griffins. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Griffins apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February.
Father McGivney Catholic's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Owen Kolesa, who posted 14 points. Kolesa is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Chase Jansen was another key player, putting up 12 points and five boards.
Metro-East Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Father McGivney Catholic, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Metro-East Lutheran will take on rival Christ Our Rock Lutheran at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Father McGivney Catholic is set to challenge their familiar foe Althoff Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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