Girls Prep was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 41-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Knoxville Catholic Fighting Irish. The Bruisers lost against the Fighting Irish in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 57-18 score last time.
Maggie Frana was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and ten boards for Knoxville Catholic. Frana is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last eight games she's played. Tinsley Walker was another key player, putting up six points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Girls Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 4-11. As for Knoxville Catholic, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-12.
Girls Prep and Knoxville Catholic could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Tennessee Rankings. Girls Prep will face off against Chattanooga Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday down 217 places (262 vs. 45). Similarly, Knoxville Catholic (ranked 54th) will meet Webb (ranked second) at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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