After flying high against San Gabriel Mission last Saturday, St. Monica Academy came back down to earth. The St. Monica Academy Crusaders took a blow against the Desert Christian Knights on Wednesday, falling 51-19. While losing is never fun, the Crusaders can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1199th, while the Knights are ranked 573rd).
Leading Desert Christian to victory were Makenzie Duffee and Abigail Williams. Duffee went 5 of 7 on her way to 13 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks, while Williams posted eight points in addition to eight boards and six steals. Duffee has been hot, having posted two or more blocks the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Corynn Smith, who scored six points and six boards.
St. Monica Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season. As for Desert Christian, their victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-5.
St. Monica Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 50-24 defeat against Faith Baptist on the 30th. Desert Christian has also already played their next matchup, a 48-27 loss against Santa Clarita Christian on the 1st.
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