Recap: Neumann-Goretti Saints vs. Shipley
The Neumann-Goretti Saints came tearing into Sunday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 31.7 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their matchup on the road with ease, bagging a 70-39 victory over Shipley. Neumann-Goretti might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won four matchups by 23 points or more this season.
Neumann-Goretti's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Carryn Easley led the charge by scoring 19 points along with nine rebounds and seven assists. The game was Easley 's sixth in a row with at least ten points. Amya Scott was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with eight assists and three steals.
Neumann-Goretti's victory bumped their record up to 7-2. As for Shipley, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-3 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Neumann-Goretti will take on Cardinal O'Hara at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Cardinal O'Hara is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt want to keep things rolling. As for Shipley, they will be playing at home against Abington Friends at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Abington Friends is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
