There's no place like home for Pensacola Catholic, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They took down the Rocky Bayou Christian Knights 67-51 on Friday. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 239th, while the Knights are ranked 667th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Sam Quebedeaux, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 18 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Terius Mason, who went 6 for 8 on his way to 12 points.
Trand M Scott and Harrison Sanders certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. M Scott dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds, while Sanders went 7 of 16 on his way to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three blocks. M Scott has been hot recently, having posted 11 or more boards the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Gayle, who posted nine points.
Crusaders
| 01/03/25 vs Rocky Bayou Christian | 67-51 |
| 12/20/24 vs Pensacola Christian Academy | 70-34 |
| 12/11/24 vs West Florida | 70-56 |
| 12/10/24 vs Navarre | 69-66 |
| 12/06/24 vs Northview | 72-34 |
| 02/02/24 vs L.E.A.D. Academy | 58-33 |
Pensacola Catholic pushed their record up to 10-4 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.7 points per game. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pensacola Catholic will face off against Northview at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pensacola Catholic is facing Northview at the right time seeing as Northview is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Rocky Bayou Christian, they will take on Pensacola Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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