Jefferson-Morgan unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They took a 55-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Geibel Catholic Gators on Friday. The Rockets just can't catch a break and have now endured five losses in a row dating back to last season.
Several Rockets players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Bailey Cervone, who scored 13 points. Ava Wood was another key player, posting nine points.
Geibel Catholic was led to victory by Mallory Clemmer and Emma Larkin. Clemmer went 7 for 12 en route to 18 points plus seven rebounds and five steals, while Larkin went 9 for 21 en route to 21 points plus five assists and four steals. Larkin is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in the last 24 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Janiah Darnell, who had four points plus 11 rebounds and two steals.
Jefferson-Morgan has already played their next game, a 54-18 defeat against West Greene on the 30th. As for Geibel Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 63-21 victory against Carmichaels on the 30th.
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