Rams
| 01/16/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 34-29 |
| 01/15/25 @ Tradition Prep | 52-14 |
| 01/14/25 @ Cardinal Newman | 51-36 |
| 01/10/25 @ St. Edward's | 42-34 |
John Carroll Catholic came tearing into Thursday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 20.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They secured a 34-29 W over the Cardinal Newman Crusaders. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-36 last Tuesday.
John Carroll Catholic was led to victory by Samantha Rychter and Olivia Laughlin. Rychter almost dropped a double-double on 15 points and nine rebounds, while Laughlin dropped a double-double on ten points and ten boards.
John Carroll Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in ten consecutive contests.
Cardinal Newman's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ella Strong, who posted nine points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Strong is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last four games she's played. Noelle Coyne was another key player, almost dropping a double-double on 11 points and nine boards.
John Carroll Catholic's record is now 10-4. As for Cardinal Newman, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-12 record this season.
John Carroll Catholic didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 56-18 victory against Melbourne Central Catholic on the 17th. Cardinal Newman has also already played their next contest, a 66-46 loss against Pine Crest on the 21st.
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