The Neumann-Goretti Saints will take on the Archbishop Carroll Patriots at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Neumann-Goretti knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past seven games -- so hopefully Archbishop Carroll likes a good challenge.
Last Thursday, everything came up roses for Neumann-Goretti against Archbishop Ryan as the squad secured a 78-27 win. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Raiders and Ragdolls are ranked 453rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Neumann-Goretti's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Reginna Baker, who posted 19 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Amya Scott, who scored 13 points along with eight assists and three steals.
Meanwhile, Archbishop Carroll came tearing into Thursday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 27.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by Nazareth Academy to the tune of 64-30. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five contests by 20 points or more this season.
Neumann-Goretti better keep an eye on Alexis Eberz. She was instrumental in Archbishop Carroll's win, putting up 26 points. The game was Eberz's fourth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kayla Eberz, who had 13 points.
Neumann-Goretti's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 24.7 points. As for Archbishop Carroll, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Things could have been worse for Neumann-Goretti, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 60-43 loss to Archbishop Carroll in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will Neumann-Goretti have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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