Polytechnic entered their game against St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy on Saturday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Polytechnic Panthers fell just short of the St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy Warriors by a score of 56-53.
Polytechnic's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Maggie Scholze, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, Scholze is now averaging an impressive 15.2 points per game. Areni Ohanian was another key player, earning 15 points plus five assists and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Polytechnic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 19 offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Polytechnic's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Polytechnic Panthers face off against the El Monte Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Polytechnic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.3 points per game this season. As for St. Pius X-St. Matthias Academy, they will welcome Immaculate Heart at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
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