Archbishop Carroll had lost eight straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-7 to make it nine. They were beaten by the Bishop O'Connell Knights 86-31. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Lions came into the game with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 26th in District of Columbia, while the Knights are ranked 93rd in Virginia).
As for Bishop O'Connell, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Bishop O'Connell's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sienna Bhide, who posted 16 points. Bhide's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sofia Foreso, who put up 16 points.
Coincidentally, Archbishop Carroll and Bishop O'Connell will both be playing Our Lady of Good Counsel the next time they take the court. The Knights will head out to face the Falcons at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Lions will host them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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