The Avon Orioles were the 74-71 winner over the Cathedral Fighting Irish when they last played one another back in January of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. Avon took a 49-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Cathedral. Avon's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Avon lost on Wednesday, one person who can't be blamed is Aniah Smith. Despite the final result, she scored 19 points along with five rebounds and two steals. That was a full 44.2% of Avon's points, marking the third time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points. Soryah Hart was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with ten rebounds and two steals.
Cathedral's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Taylor Lewis, who dropped a double-double on 18 points and 21 rebounds. Lewis hasn't dropped below eight rebounds for 12 straight games. Another player making a difference was Jaeda Wilson, who scored 13 points.
Avon's defeat dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Cathedral, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon will take on Fishers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Fishers will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak. As for Cathedral, they will play host again and welcome Huntington North, where tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Huntington North is ranked 96th, while Cathedral is ranked 74th).
