Kent School gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged Ethel Walker out 52-50. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Lions also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Ethel Walker lost, don't look at Liana Salamone. Despite the final result, she went 8 for 12 on her way to 17 points and eight boards. Salamone continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Amber Furtado, who posted seven points.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 6-4.
Kent School will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Wilbraham & Monson Academy at 4:30 p.m. on January 25th. As for Ethel Walker, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 61-61 tie against Beaver Country Day on the 17th.
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