Gross Catholic had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Ralston Rams 53-50. The score was all tied up 29-29 at the break, but the Cougars were the better team in the second half.
When it comes to explaining why Ralston lost on Friday, don't look at Lamar Rucker. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 11 en route to 17 points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Conner Brown, who posted nine points.
Gross Catholic's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Ralston, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Gross Catholic will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Bishop Neumann on January 3, 2025. As for Ralston, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 67-26 loss against Concordia on the 21st.
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