The Catlin Gabel Eagles's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They took a 57-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of Portland Adventist Academy. Catlin Gabel was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Portland Adventist Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2023.
Portland Adventist Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dane Petersen, who scored 18 points along with nine rebounds and six assists. That makes it nine consecutive games in which Petersen has scored at least 25% of Portland Adventist Academy's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Custer, who scored 12 points along with eight rebounds.
Catlin Gabel has been struggling recently, as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season. As for Portland Adventist Academy, their win was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-3.
Catlin Gabel will challenge Valley Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Valley Catholic has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 411 points over their last six matchups. As for Portland Adventist Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Westside Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Westside Christian is coming into the game hot, having won their last 11 games.
