
Eagles
12/28/24 vs Pewaukee | 44 |
01/04/25 vs Nova | 29 |
01/03/25 vs Somerset Prep | 25 |
12/30/24 vs Miami Country Day | 17 |
12/27/24 vs Rock Bridge | 10 |
On Saturday, Montverde Academy faced Nova in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Montverde Academy Eagles took their contest with ease, bagging a 64-35 win over the Nova Titans. The Eagles have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven games by 25 points or more this season.
Montverde Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Saniyah Hall led the charge by putting up 12 points along with four steals and three blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Agot Makeer, who posted six points in addition to nine assists and eight boards.
Montverde Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Several Titans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaelynn Housey, who had 18 points. Housey's evening made it 11 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was J'Yan Tyrell, who put up four points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
The victory (which was Montverde Academy's fifth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 68.8 points per game. As for Nova, they moved to 11-4 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Montverde Academy will take on Lincoln Park Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Nova, they will face off against Plantation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nova is facing Plantation at the right time seeing as Plantation is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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