After a string of 11 wins, the St. Michael's Horsemen's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They suffered a tough 55-35 defeat at the hands of St. Pius X. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat St. Michael's has suffered since December 1, 2023.
St. Michael's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Elsie Odai, who scored eight points along with 11 rebounds. Odai is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Jada Lujan was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
St. Michael's loss dropped their record down to 12-4. As for St. Pius X, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-3.
St. Michael's and Santa Fe will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 17th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in New Mexico (Santa Fe is ranked 62nd, while St. Michael's is ranked 37th). As for St. Pius X, St. Pius X and Albuquerque Academy will face off at 7:00 p.m. on January 16th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday.
