Divine Savior Academy couldn't quite beat Reagan on Tuesday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 42-point loss they were dealt two weeks ago. The Divine Savior Academy Sharks fell just short of the Reagan Bison by a score of 25-22. The Sharks were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bison apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Aida Johnston and Evie Hoppe certainly did their best on Tuesday to avoid the loss. Johnston posted six points along with eight rebounds and four steals, while Hoppe scored four points plus two steals. What's more, Hoppe also posted a 33% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023.
Even though they lost, Divine Savior Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Reagan got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Mariangel Perez out in front who scored eight points in addition to three steals. Perez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. Sophia Naranjo-Palma was another key player, scoring five points in addition to eight rebounds and five assists.
Divine Savior Academy's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Reagan, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Divine Savior Academy will challenge Academy for Innovative Education at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Reagan, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Westland Hialeah on the 4th.
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