Apostles Lutheran was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They received a blow as they fell 69-52 to the Mid-Peninsula Dragons. The Falcons were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dragons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Apostles Lutheran lost, don't look at Jeremy Bork. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 35 points and 16 rebounds. That was a full 67.3% of Apostles Lutheran's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Aiden Kwak, who put up eight points and eight boards.
Falcons
| 12/16/24 @ Mid-Peninsula | 52-69 |
| 12/10/24 @ Liberty Baptist | 26-44 |
| 12/06/24 vs Luis Valdez Leadership Academy | 28-43 |
| 12/04/24 @ University Prep Academy | 19-75 |
| 12/02/24 vs Anzar | 44-50 |
Even though they lost, Apostles Lutheran smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Apostles Lutheran's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Mid-Peninsula, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Apostles Lutheran will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Calvary Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Mid-Peninsula will take on Oceana in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Oceana's defense has only allowed 25.9 points per game this season, so Mid-Peninsula's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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