Bennett extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 10-12. They took a 66-56 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Arrupe Jesuit Generals. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Generals apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2025.
Despite the loss, Bennett still got an impressive performance from Austin Stiers, who posted 21 points and six boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Avant Dickens, who went 5-for-6 on his way to 10 points.
As for Arrupe Jesuit, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points over those games.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Arrupe Jesuit to victory, but perhaps none more so than Xavier Martinez, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds. What's more, Martinez posted five assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2025. Manuel Loya was another key player, shooting 47% from the field en route to 21 points.
Coincidentally, Bennett and Arrupe Jesuit will both be playing Prospect Ridge Academy the next time they take the court. The Generals will head out to face the Miners at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, while the Tigers will host them at 7:00 p.m. on the 27th.
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