Basketball Recap: Gerstell Academy Find Success

Kiara Hardy

Steals

02/07/25 vs Maryvale Prep	5
02/05/25 vs Notre Dame Prep	4
01/31/25 @ St. John's Catholic Prep	2
01/29/25 @ Indian Creek	2
01/24/25 vs Severn School	4
+ 7 more games

Gerstell Academy won the last time they faced Maryvale Prep, and Kiara Hardy did her part to make sure it happened again. Gerstell Academy sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 43-41 victory over Maryvale Prep on Friday thanks in part to Hardy, who almost dropped a double-double on 26 points and nine boards. She has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 12 times she's played.

Gerstell Academy's win bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Maryvale Prep, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-5.

Coming up, Gerstell Academy will face off against Mount de Sales Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Gerstell Academy has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. Maryvale Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.