After a string of four wins, the Padua Franciscan Bruins's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. The match between Padua Franciscan and Walsh Jesuit wasn't particularly close, with Padua Franciscan falling 71-54. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Padua Franciscan of the 67-41 loss they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Padua Franciscan lost, one person who can't be blamed is Riley Cervenka. Despite the final result, he scored 23 points along with two steals. Cervenka is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last four games he's played. Manny Santiago was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Padua Franciscan now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Walsh Jesuit, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Padua Franciscan will take on Lake Catholic at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Lake Catholic is ranked 404th, while Padua Franciscan is ranked 413th). As for Walsh Jesuit, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin at 7:00 p.m.
