Padua Franciscan had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They strolled past the Lake Catholic Cougars with points to spare, taking the game 69-53. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bruins' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 154th, while the Cougars are ranked 502nd).
Padua Franciscan got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Braylon Benson out in front who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 14 boards. Benson is becoming a predictor of the Bruins' success: when he posts at least eight rebounds the team is 10-3 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Antione Wooten, who went 6-for-10 to rack up 13 points and seven boards.
Bruins
| 02/06/26 @ Lake Catholic | 69-53 |
| 02/03/26 @ Benedictine | 62-61 |
| 01/30/26 vs Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin | 74-66 |
Padua Franciscan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 16 consecutive games.
Padua Franciscan's record is now 12-7. As for Lake Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.
Coincidentally, Padua Franciscan and Lake Catholic will both be playing Holy Name the next time they take the court. The Cougars will host the Green Wave at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, while the Bruins will host them at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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