Even though the Episcopal Maroon have not done well against Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Episcopal took down Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart 63-45. Given Episcopal's advantage in MaxPreps's basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 25th in Virginia, while Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is ranked 123rd in Maryland), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ava Sawi continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, scoring 27 points along with eight rebounds and eight steals. The match was her eighth in a row with at least ten points. Shai James was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
The win (which was Episcopal's fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1. As for Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, their loss dropped their record down to 2-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Episcopal will take on Georgetown Day at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against St. Stephen's & St. Agnes at 5:45 p.m.
