Basketball Recap: Viviana Nigro Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat North Hills Christian

Knights

Margin (Wins)

01/17/25 vs Sheets Memorial Christian	63
01/13/25 vs Varsity Opponent	47
12/06/24 @ Varsity Opponent	46
11/18/24 vs Providence Classical	44
11/19/24 @ Central Academy	42

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Arborbrook Christian Academy, Lee Park Prep was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the North Hills Christian Eagles 74-49. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten contests by 23 points or more this season.

Lee Park Prep got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Viviana Nigro out in front who almost dropped a double-double on 32 points and nine boards. Those nine rebounds gave Nigro a new career-high. Peyton Conway was another key player, going 9 for 17 on her way to 23 points in addition to seven assists and six steals.

Lee Park Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in 19 consecutive games dating back to last season.

When it comes to explaining why North Hills Christian lost, don't look at Reese Merrell. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 18 points and 11 boards. That was a full 36.7% of North Hills Christian's points, marking the fifth time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Addison Shehan, who earned 11 points.

Lee Park Prep has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for North Hills Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 8-7.

Lee Park Prep will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Liberty Preparatory Christian Academy at 7:00 p.m. on February 7th. As for North Hills Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 38-36 victory against University Christian on the 28th.