Gerstell Academy was the 51-39 winner over Mount de Sales Academy when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. Gerstell Academy were dealt a 51-24 loss at the hands of the Mount de Sales Academy Sailors on Friday. While losing is never fun, Gerstell Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland basketball rankings (they are ranked 144th, while Mount de Sales Academy is ranked 45th).
| 01/17/25 vs Mount de Sales Academy | 6 |
| 01/15/25 vs John Carroll | 2 |
| 01/11/25 vs Dulaney | 4 |
| 01/10/25 @ Bryn Mawr | 6 |
| 12/27/24 vs Largo | 4 |
When it comes to explaining why Gerstell Academy lost, don't look at Kiara Hardy. Despite the final result, she posted eight points along with nine boards and six steals. Hardy has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times she's played. Camryn Lanier also deserves some recognition as she posted her first assist of the season.
Even though they lost, Gerstell Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in four consecutive contests.
Shelby Lewis continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Mount de Sales Academy, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. That's the most boards Lewis has posted since back in February of 2024. Mackenzie Conley was another key player, putting up 15 points and three steals.
Gerstell Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-4 record this season.
Gerstell Academy will venture away from home to face off against St. Paul's Girls at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mount de Sales Academy, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 44-31 win against Centennial on the 18th.
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