Gerstell Academy had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 44-22 margin over Maryvale Prep. Gerstell Academy has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Gerstell Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Miley Alguire led the charge by dropping a double-double on 14 points and 11 rebounds. Alguire has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Annie Jackson, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
The victory was the fifth in a row for Gerstell Academy, bringing their record for this year to 15-7. As for Maryvale Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Gerstell Academy didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 50-33 victory vs. Severn School on the 15th. Maryvale Prep does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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