The Cristo Rey Cougar suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Thursday. They were outmatched by Patriot Prep Academy on the road and fell 76-30. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Cristo Rey in their matchups with Patriot Prep Academy: they've now lost five in a row.
Patriot Prep Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cameron Thomas led the charge by scoring ten points along with nine rebounds and five steals. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Mason Seward, who scored 17 points along with five steals.
Cristo Rey has not been sharp recently, as they've lost nine of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season. As for Patriot Prep Academy, they pushed their record up to 9-5 with that win, which was their third straight at home.
Cristo Rey will head out on the road to square off against Bishop Rosecrans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Rosecrans presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Cristo Rey in Ohio (Bishop Rosecrans is ranked 350th, while Cristo Rey is ranked 811th). As for Patriot Prep Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Granville Christian Academy at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Granville Christian Academy has now lost seven straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 16.
