Gerstell Academy and Mount de Sales Academy squared off in some playoff action on Monday, but Gerstell Academy had to settle for second. They fell 41-28 to the Mount de Sales Academy Sailors. While losing is never fun, Gerstell Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 166th, while Mount de Sales Academy is ranked 29th).
Despite the loss, Gerstell Academy still got an impressive performance from Victoria Pearson, who posted nine points along with five assists and five boards.
Even though they lost, Gerstell Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive contests.
Mount de Sales Academy was led to victory by Shelby Lewis and Mackenzie Conley. Lewis dropped a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Conley went 5 for 9 on her way to 13 points and seven steals. What's more, Conley also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in February of 2024. Ella Powers was another key player, putting up four points and six steals.
Gerstell Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won 15 of their last 18 games, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season.
Gerstell Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they will challenge Severn School at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Severn School will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Mount de Sales Academy surely won't give up without a fight.
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