Two dominant guards in Maria Goske and Madyson Sokolowski are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Beaumont School Blue Streaks will square off against the Keystone Wildcats at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Last Saturday, Beaumont School ended up a good deal behind Elyria Catholic and lost 47-31. While losing is never fun, the Blue Streaks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 505th, while the Panthers are ranked 69th).
Maria Goske
| 02/08/25 @ Elyria Catholic | 24 |
| 02/05/25 @ Padua Franciscan | 14 |
| 02/01/25 vs Independence | 17 |
| 01/29/25 @ Lake Catholic | 7 |
| 01/27/25 @ Cleveland Central Catholic | 21 |
| + 15 more games |
Despite the defeat, Beaumont School got top-tier performance from Goske, who went 9 for 17 en route to 24 points. That's the most points Goske has posted since back in November of 2024.
Meanwhile, Keystone blew past Wellington, posting a 59-27 victory. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 contests by 20 points or more this season.
Beaumont School better focus on containing Sokolowski and Vivian Cassell as the pair were huge in Keystone's win. Sokolowski went 7 of 16 on her way to 17 points along with six assists and three steals, while Cassell went 6 for 12 to rack up 16 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. Cassell is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games she's played. Brooklyn Barber was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Keystone's win was their 25th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 27.7 points over those games. As for Beaumont School, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-16 record this season.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Beaumont School has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.5 boards per game. However, it's not like Keystone struggles in that department as they've been averaging 37.6 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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