If Cardinal Gibbons was feeling good fresh off their 64-23 takedown of Enloe last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders took a 47-41 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Broughton Capitals. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Crusaders this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 66-56 last Monday.
Cardinal Gibbons' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Miller Kuss, who posted 12 points and five rebounds. Kuss is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Emma Hughes was another key player, putting up 11 points and three steals.
Broughton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jane Kern, who earned 13 points in addition to six boards and four steals. Kern has been hot for a while, having posted two or more steals the last 18 times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Kendall Walpole, who put up 12 points and six rebounds.
Cardinal Gibbons' loss dropped their record down to 7-12. As for Broughton, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cardinal Gibbons will square off against Leesville Road at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Leesville Road will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something Cardinal Gibbons surely won't give up without a fight. Broughton has already played their next contest (against Sanderson), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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