Providence Catholic lost to Yorkville Christian back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Celtics received a blow as they fell 65-51 to the Mustangs. While losing is never fun, the Celtics can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 323rd, while the Mustangs are ranked 95th).
Leading Yorkville Christian to victory were Tray Alford and Jayden Riley. Alford went 9-for-17 on his way to 25 points and three steals, while Riley shot 54% from the field to rack up 24 points along with seven boards and six assists. Those 25 points gave Alford a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Jayden Alford, who posted six points.
Providence Catholic dropped their record down to 10-18 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Yorkville Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Providence Catholic will host St. Laurence at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Celtics will need to watch out since the Vikings have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests. As for Yorkville Christian, they will welcome Wheaton Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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