University City's game on Friday was all tied up 32-32 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They took a 65-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cathedral Catholic Dons. While losing is never fun, the Centurions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Dons are ranked 96th).
University City's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was TyShaun Harris, who almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds. Harris continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Dylan Griffin, who almost dropped a triple-double on 15 points, 15 boards, and nine assists.
Patrick O'Brien was his usual excellent self, putting up 18 points and seven rebounds for Cathedral Catholic. The team also got some help courtesy of Steven Evans-Glynn, who posted 12 points and five rebounds.
University City's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Cathedral Catholic, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 13-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. University City will venture away from home to take on St. Augustine at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in University City's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. As for Cathedral Catholic, they will head out on the road to challenge Mission Bay at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Cathedral Catholic is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 71.3 points per game this season.
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