If Marie Philip was feeling good fresh off their 67-44 takedown of Commonwealth back in December of 2024, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Marie Philip Galloping Ghosts took a 53-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Covenant Christian Academy Cougars on Friday. The Galloping Ghosts were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Xavier DeLeon
| 01/10/25 @ Covenant Christian Academy | 5 |
| 12/18/24 @ Commonwealth | 11 |
| 12/17/24 @ Newman | 6 |
| 12/14/24 vs American School for the Deaf | 4 |
| 12/13/24 vs Katzenbach School for the Deaf | 7 |
Despite the loss, Marie Philip still got an impressive performance from Xavier DeLeon, who posted 21 points in addition to eight rebounds and five steals. DeLeon is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last 41 games he's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Riebe, who had nine points and six rebounds.
Even though they lost, Marie Philip smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive matchups.
Marie Philip's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Covenant Christian Academy, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Marie Philip will take on Newman at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Covenant Christian Academy, they will face off against Boston University Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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