Cristo Rey St. Martin had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Rochelle Zell Jewish Tigers on Tuesday, falling 59-39. The CRSM haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Cristo Rey St. Martin saw an underclassman step up: freshman Haze Massey went 6 for 11 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and four steals.
The victory got Rochelle Zell Jewish back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey St. Martin will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Christian Liberty at 7:30 p.m. on January 9, 2025. As for Rochelle Zell Jewish, they will square off against Elmwood Park at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.
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