Saint Francis's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They took down the Sacred Heart Prep Gators 49-30. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Lancers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 531st, while the Gators are ranked 201st).
Several Gators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Matthew Norris, who went 5 for 11 en route to 12 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Alex Osterloh, who posted nine points.
With the win, Saint Francis broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 5-9. As for Sacred Heart Prep, with the loss, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 6-5.
Saint Francis will venture away from home to take on St. Ignatius College Preparatory at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Ignatius College Preparatory knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Saint Francis likes a good challenge. As for Sacred Heart Prep, they will be playing at home against Head-Royce at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Head-Royce knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past five contests -- so hopefully Sacred Heart Prep likes a good challenge.
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