On Thursday, the Cathedral Phantoms were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 49-45 to The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Griffins. While losing is never fun, the Phantoms can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 929th, while the Griffins are ranked 404th).
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jacob Sacopla led the charge by going 5 of 10 en route to 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Johnathan Wogu, who posted 12 points and five rebounds.
Cathedral has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season. As for The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-2.
Cathedral will look to defend their home court on Monday against Paraclete at 7:00 p.m. As for The Palmdale Aerospace Academy, they are taking a road trip to challenge Trinity Classical Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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