The Walsh Jesuit Warriors can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They strolled past Padua Franciscan with points to spare, taking the game 71-54. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Walsh Jesuit has managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Padua Franciscan lost, one person who can't be blamed is Riley Cervenka. Despite the final result, he scored 24 points along with two steals. Cervenka has been hot recently, having posted 15 or more points the last four times he's played. Manny Santiago was another key contributor, scoring five points.
Padua Franciscan struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. That's the fewest assists they've managed all season.
Walsh Jesuit now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Padua Franciscan, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Walsh Jesuit will take on Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Ohio (Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is ranked 238th, while Walsh Jesuit is ranked 228th). As for Padua Franciscan, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Lake Catholic at 7:15 p.m. on January 19th.
