The St. Patrick Academy Padres's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by West Warwick on the road and fell 71-30. St. Patrick Academy has struggled against West Warwick recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
West Warwick's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gregory Benton, who scored seven points along with five assists. Another player making a difference was Zack Lawrence, who scored nine points.
St. Patrick Academy bumped their record down to 2-10 with that defeat, which was their 21st straight on the road. As for West Warwick, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-4.
St. Patrick Academy will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Ponaganset at 6:30 p.m. on January 22nd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Rhode Island (Ponaganset is ranked 30th, while St. Patrick Academy is ranked 50th). As for West Warwick, their homestand continues as they prepare to take on Achievement First Providence at 6:00 p.m. on January 24th.
