Neumann-Goretti extended their postseason success on Friday against Penncrest. They walked away with a 76-69 win over the Lions. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Lions are ranked 42nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
DeShawn Yates
| 03/14/25 vs Penncrest | 64% |
| 03/11/25 vs Pottsgrove | 63% |
| 03/07/25 vs Marple Newtown | 100% |
| 02/27/25 vs Roxborough | 78% |
| 02/13/25 @ Father Judge | 54% |
| 02/09/25 vs Archbishop Wood | 57% |
DeShawn Yates continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 9-for-14 en route to 34 points along with five assists and five steals. He is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 54% in the last six games he's played. Another player making a difference was Alassan N'Diaye, who shot 45% from the field on his way to 13 points and seven boards.
Neumann-Goretti has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 17-11 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.3 points over those games. Penncrest moved to 24-5 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Neumann-Goretti didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 79-53 win against Upper Moreland on the 21st. Penncrest does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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