The Valley Forge Patriots's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fifth straight loss. Their rough 59-35 defeat to Padua Franciscan might stick with them for a while. Valley Forge has struggled against Padua Franciscan recently, as their matchup on Monday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Valley Forge lost, one person who can't be blamed is Taylor Patrick. Despite the final result, she scored nine points along with four steals and three blocks. Another player making a difference was Kallie Yeager, who scored six points along with six assists.
Alyssa Helman was nothing short of spectacular for Padua Franciscan: she scored 11 points along with six steals and five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Helman has scored all season. Ally Tonsing was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with five rebounds and three steals.
Valley Forge has not been sharp recently as the team has lost 13 of their last 14 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-17 record this season. As for Padua Franciscan, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-13.
Valley Forge will head out on the road to face off against North Royalton at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Valley Forge is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning North Royalton will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Padua Franciscan, they will take on Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Ohio (Padua Franciscan is ranked 460th, while Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin is ranked 468th).
