Heathwood Hall Episcopal won the last time they faced Cardinal Newman and things went their way on Friday too. The Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cardinal Newman Cardinals 71-29. The Highlanders have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 26 points or more this season.
Lauren Jacobs continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 29 points and 12 boards. That makes it five consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Heathwood Hall Episcopal's points. Another player making a difference was SaBreya Monsanto, who went 7 for 15 on her way to 14 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals.
Highlanders
| 01/31/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 71-29 |
| 01/28/25 vs Augusta Christian | 54-44 |
| 01/24/25 vs Ben Lippen | 65-39 |
| 01/22/25 @ Hammond | 64-11 |
| 01/18/25 vs Hilton Head Christian Academy | 59-13 |
| + 3 more games |
Heathwood Hall Episcopal smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 23 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in 29 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Cardinal Newman saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zaria Thompson posted ten points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Laila Balkman, who put up two points and five rebounds.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal's victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-3. As for Cardinal Newman, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost 11 of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season.
Heathwood Hall Episcopal will welcome Northside Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Northside Christian Academy will roll in looking for their 21st straight win, something Heathwood Hall Episcopal surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cardinal Newman, they will face off against Hammond at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Cardinal Newman is facing Hammond at the right time seeing as Hammond is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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