Green Wave
| 12/28/24 vs Ridgedale | 41 |
| 12/13/24 vs Lakewood | 28 |
| 12/10/24 vs Licking Heights | 26 |
| 01/15/25 vs Utica | 23 |
| 01/10/25 @ Heath | 21 |
| 01/07/25 vs Mt. Vernon | 20 |
You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Newark Catholic on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 57-34 margin over the Utica Redskins. The Green Wave have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.
Leading Newark Catholic to victory were Natalie Harrington and Sophie Chard Peloquin. Harrington posted 13 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals, while Chard Peloquin earned 12 points along with six assists and five boards. Chard Peloquin is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Madison Hampton, who went 5 of 7 on her way to 10 points.
The win (which was Newark Catholic's third in a row) raised their record to 8-5. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for Utica, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Newark Catholic will face off against Genoa Christian Academy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Chard Peloquin and Leah Kinley. As for Utica, they will square off against Heath at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday.
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