It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Neumann-Goretti had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victors by a 79-53 margin over the Upper Moreland Bears. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked eighth, while the Bears are ranked 65th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Stephon Ashley
| 03/21/25 vs Upper Moreland | 7 |
| 03/14/25 vs Penncrest | 1 |
| 03/11/25 vs Pottsgrove | 3 |
| 03/07/25 vs Marple Newtown | 3 |
| 02/13/25 @ Father Judge | 4 |
| + 14 more games |
Neumann-Goretti's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Stephon Ashley led the charge by shooting 58% from the field en route to 24 points along with seven rebounds and six assists. That's the most boards Ashley has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Alassan N'Diaye, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds.
Neumann-Goretti has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine contests. That's provided a massive bump to their 18-11 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 76.6 points over those games. The defeat snapped Upper Moreland's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 24-7 record.
Coming up, Neumann-Goretti will take on Hershey at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Hershey will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Neumann-Goretti surely won't give up without a fight. Upper Moreland does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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