The Chestnut Ridge Lions's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Wednesday after their third straight loss. They were beaten by Bishop McCort 66-28. While losing is never fun, Chestnut Ridge can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 216th, while Bishop McCort is ranked 20th).
Loss or not, Chestnut Ridge got some senior leadership from Isabella Hillegass and Ashlie Weaver. Hillegass scored eight points along with eight rebounds and two steals, while Weaver. scored 13 points along with six rebounds. Hillegass hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for three straight games.
Leading Bishop McCort to victory were Gianna Gallucci and Cami Beppler. Gallucci scored 21 points along with six rebounds and three steals, while Beppler scored 21 points along with five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Beppler has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ava Zucco, who scored ten points along with four steals.
Chestnut Ridge has not been sharp recently, as they've lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-7 record this season. As for Bishop McCort, the victory for they keeps them at an undefeated 14-0.
Chestnut Ridge will head out on the road to face off against Bishop Carroll at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Bishop Carroll knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Chestnut Ridge likes a good challenge. As for Bishop McCort, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Richland at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Richland is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
