It was a good run, but the St. Pius X Lancers unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Monday. They fell to St. James Academy 47-43. While losing is never fun, St. Pius X can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 137th in Missouri, while St. James Academy is ranked 19th in Kansas).
Riley Kerwin was a one-man wrecking crew for St. James Academy as she scored 15 points. Kyra Becker was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
St. Pius X's defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 17-6. As for St. James Academy, their win bumped their record up to 13-6.
St. Pius X does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for St. James Academy, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Blue Valley Northwest at 6:30 p.m.
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