This season hasn't been kind to the Geibel Catholic Gators, who are still winless after their 13th matchup. They were dealt a 68-36 defeat at the hands of Winchester Thurston on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Geibel Catholic has suffered since December 2, 2023.
Geibel Catholic's loss came despite strong showings from Tommy Kolencik and Gary Tarbuk. Kolencik scored 14 points along with three blocks and two steals, while Tarbuk scored ten points along with six rebounds. Kolencik is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played.
Geibel Catholic struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Geibel Catholic bumped their record down to 0-13 with that defeat, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Winchester Thurston, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Geibel Catholic will take on Jefferson-Morgan at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Winchester Thurston, they will play host again and welcome Bishop Canevin, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Bishop Canevin's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last four matches.
