While Saint Thomas More Academy didn't have the best season last year (they finished 7-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top against the Lakeland Christian Academy Cougars by a score of 56-46 on Monday.
Noah Kloska
| 12/22/25 vs Lakeland Christian Academy | 18 |
| 12/18/25 vs Lighthouse College Prep Academy | 15 |
| 12/16/25 @ Trinity Academy | 20 |
| 12/12/25 @ Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | 35 |
| 12/09/25 vs Clinton Christian | 26 |
| + 3 more games |
Saint Thomas More Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Kloska, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Kloska's morning made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Joey Downey was another key player, dropping a double-double with 12 points and 12 boards.
Saint Thomas More Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Saint Thomas More Academy has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.6 points over those games. As for Lakeland Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Coincidentally, Saint Thomas More Academy and Lakeland Christian Academy will both be playing Illiana Christian the next time they take the court. The Griffins will head out to face the Vikings at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Cougars will play them later in the day, at 4:00 p.m.
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