The Nardin Academy Gators came into Friday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They walked away with a 36-28 victory over Mount St. Mary Academy on Friday. Given Nardin Academy's advantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 217th, while Mount St. Mary Academy is ranked 491st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Olivia Braun was the offensive standout of the game as she scored seven points along with 16 rebounds and six steals. Another player making a difference was Madeline Dehn, who scored nine points along with two steals.
Nardin Academy's win bumped their record up to 7-12. As for Mount St. Mary Academy, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Nardin Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-36 defeat vs. St. Mary's on the 13th. Mount St. Mary Academy has also already played their next game, a 58-34 loss against Nichols on the 12th.
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