Basketball Recap: Mater Dei Beats Orchard Farm for Their Fourth Straight Victory

Knights

Previous 4 Games

12/28/24 vs Orchard Farm	53-50
12/27/24 vs Metro-East Lutheran	54-46
12/26/24 vs Gibault Catholic	48-37
12/20/24 @ Gibault Catholic	59-50

Mater Dei waltzed into their game on Saturday with three straight wins... but they left with four. It was close, but they capped 2024 with a 53-50 victory over the Orchard Farm Eagles. That's more bragging rights for the Knights, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Mater Dei was led to victory by Elliott Rakers and Gavin Peppenhorst. Rakers went 6 for 7 on his way to 15 points and eight rebounds, while Peppenhorst went 6 of 12 on his way to 12 points in addition to five boards and three blocks. Luke Brefeld was another key player, putting up seven points.

Mater Dei pushed their record up to 9-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.7 points per game. As for Orchard Farm, they now have a losing record at 1-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mater Dei will take on Litchfield at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Orchard Farm, they will host Clayton at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. One thing working in Clayton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matchups.