You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Marie Philip on Monday. They put the hurt on Varsity Opponent with a sharp 34-11 victory. For the Galloping Ghosts, this counts as revenge for the 29-26 win Varsity Opponent walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January of 2024.
Faith Kirlis
| 01/13/25 @ Varsity Opponent | 12 |
| 01/10/25 @ Woodward | 15 |
| 01/08/25 @ Newman | 12 |
| 12/18/24 @ Commonwealth | 18 |
| 12/16/24 vs Woodward | 15 |
Marie Philip's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Faith Kirlis, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 12 boards. Kirlis is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 23 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Kai Gabriel, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 boards.
Marie Philip smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in February of 2024.
The win made it two in a row for Marie Philip and bumps their season record up to 5-9.
Marie Philip will face off against Oklahoma School for the Deaf at 1:30 p.m. on Friday. Marie Philip's defense has only allowed 25.7 points per game this season, so Oklahoma School for the Deaf's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Varsity Opponent, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 31-21 loss against Coliseum College Prep Academy on the 13th.
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