Gianna Johnson leads a balanced attack to beat Mercersburg Academy

By Team Reports Feb 23, 2024, 10:35am

Recap: George School Cougars vs. Mercersburg Academy Blue Storm

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the George School Cougars had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 53-33 margin over the Blue Storm. George School has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 20 points or more this season.

George School's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gianna Johnson, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 20 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Martinez, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds.

Mercersburg Academy lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Allister Caretti, who scored seven points along with ten rebounds. Nia Henley was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds.

George School's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Mercersburg Academy, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 17-8.

George School will take on Friends' Central at TBD on Tuesday. George School will have to bring their A-game into this one, as they are staring down a pretty big deficit in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings (they are ranked 116th, while Friends' Central is ranked eighth). Mercersburg Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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