You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Roncalli on Saturday. They strolled past the Richmond Red Devils with points to spare, taking the game 63-49. Winning may never get old, but the Royals sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Roncalli got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elliot Leffler out in front who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. Leffler's afternoon made it three games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Sara Rosko, who went 5 for 9 en route to 12 points plus four steals.
Roncalli smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Roncalli's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Richmond, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Roncalli will square off against Center Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Roncalli is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.6 points per game this season. As for Richmond, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Muncie Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Muncie Central is coming into the matchup with three straight victories on the road, so Richmond will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
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