Nardin Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-34 heartbreaker at the hands of the Sacred Heart Academy Sharks. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Gators of the 64-50 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Nardin Academy lost, don't look at Fiona Cusack. Despite the final result, she posted 14 points in addition to eight boards and five steals. Cusack continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Shania Johnson, who had seven points and four steals.
Gators
| 01/16/25 vs Sacred Heart Academy | 34-39 |
| 01/13/25 @ Nichols | 24-50 |
| 01/03/25 vs Iroquois | 45-68 |
| 12/28/24 @ Academy of the Holy Names | 25-59 |
Even though they lost, Nardin Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive matchups.
It was another big night for Emilee Bacon, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 18 rebounds for Sacred Heart Academy. Bacon is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down 11 or more in the last nine games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Mistretta, who earned two points and seven rebounds.
Nardin Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Sacred Heart Academy, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-3 and their overall record up to 7-5.
Nardin Academy wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 56-53 win against East Aurora on the 17th. As for Sacred Heart Academy, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 64-50 victory against The Park School of Buffalo on the 17th.
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