Houston Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 29.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They were outmatched by the Providence Christian Eagles and fell 68-38. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Raiders have suffered since January 22, 2024.
Despite the loss, Houston Academy still got an impressive performance from Mary Helen Mendheim, who went 6 of 12 on her way to 16 points and eight rebounds. That was a full 42.1% of Houston Academy's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Liddon, who had ten points.
The defeat was their first at home , dropping their record down to 5-3. As for Providence Christian, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-6.
Houston Academy will challenge Northside Methodist Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Providence Christian, they will square off against Cottonwood at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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