With a playoff win on the line, Sacred Heart Academy rose to the challenge on Friday. They had just enough and edged out the Nardin Academy Gators 46-43. This was a revenge game for the Sharks: when they faced off against the Gators on February 4th, they had to take a 46-37 defeat.
Emilee Bacon
| 02/21/25 @ Nardin Academy | 17 |
| 02/14/25 vs Mount St. Mary Academy | 22 |
| 02/12/25 @ West Seneca West | 15 |
| 02/11/25 @ Williamsville East | 27 |
| 02/07/25 @ Sweet Home | 18 |
Emilee Bacon was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 25 boards. The contest was her fifth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Olivia Mistretta, who posted ten points and five rebounds.
Sacred Heart Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive games.
Several Gators players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Olivia Braun, who scored eight points and four steals. What's more, Braun also posted a 67% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's achieved since back in December of 2024. Madeline Dehn was another key player, putting up nine points.
Sacred Heart Academy is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 13-12 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.8 points over those games. Nardin Academy now has a losing record of 12-13.
Looking ahead, Sacred Heart Academy will square off against Cardinal O'Hara at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Cardinal O'Hara will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Sacred Heart Academy surely won't give up without a fight. Nardin Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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