Basketball Recap: Roosevelt Picks Up Third Consecutive Win

Roughriders

Previous 3 Games

12/30/24 vs Bishop Blanchet	67-53
12/28/24 vs Eisenhower	78-43
12/27/24 vs Archbishop Murphy	60-46

Roosevelt had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They wrapped up 2024 with a 67-53 victory over the Bishop Blanchet Bears. This was payback for the Roughriders, who suffered a 59-52 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Roosevelt's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Anthony Washington led the charge by putting up 18 points. Elliot (EJ) Sommers was another key player, posting 16 points.

Roosevelt pushed their record up to 5-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.3 points per game. As for Bishop Blanchet, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roosevelt will take on West Seattle at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in West Seattle's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches. As for Bishop Blanchet, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Seattle Academy at 8:30 p.m.