Cristo Rey was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 59-28 defeat at the hands of the Miami Valley Rams. One positive for the Cougar, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Cristo Rey lost, don't look at Amani Via. Despite the final result, she earned 13 points.
Preslei Copper continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Miami Valley, going 15 for 31 en route to 40 points plus eight rebounds and eight steals. That makes it four consecutive games in which Copper has scored at least a third of Miami Valley's points. Naemah Nzeruem was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Cristo Rey's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Miami Valley, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cristo Rey will look to take advantage of their home-court for the first time this season as they take on Academy for Urban Scholars at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Miami Valley, they will host Spring Valley Academy at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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