After three games on the road, Cristo Rey Philadelphia is heading back home. They will take on the Central Lancers at 2:30 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia was handed a two-point loss in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Girard College on Monday. Cristo Rey Philadelphia simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Girard College 50-20 on the road. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory Cristo Rey Philadelphia has posted yet this season.
Meanwhile, Central scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Friday. They breezed by Parkway Center City at home to the tune of 63-18. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 41-11.
It was another big night for Jayda Wright, who scored 11 points along with eight steals and five assists. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sofia Meer, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 rebounds.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-5. As for Central, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-6.
Cristo Rey Philadelphia might still be hurting after the 62-36 loss they got from Central in their previous matchup back in December of 2023. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Meer, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 15 rebounds. Now that Cristo Rey Philadelphia knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
