Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Cardinal Newman). They took their game on Saturday with ease, bagging a 67-29 victory over the Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Cardinals considering their 17-point performance the match before.
Leading Cardinal Newman to victory were Kristin Moye and Irene Bocanegra Garcia. Moye went 11 for 22 on her way to 25 points in addition to six steals and five assists, while Bocanegra Garcia went 11 of 13 en route to 22 points along with seven steals and five boards. Moye is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for four straight games. Taylor Laubacker was another key player, putting up nine points along with eight steals and six rebounds.
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They weren't the only one working in the assists department: Cardinal Newman was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Despite the loss, Mead Hall Episcopal School still got an impressive performance from Caroline Wiedenman, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards. Wiedenman continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
The win snapped Cardinal Newman's losing streak at nine games and leaves them with a 3-12 record. As for Mead Hall Episcopal School, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
When Cardinal Newman and Mead Hall Episcopal School next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Cardinal Newman will square off against Northside Christian Academy and their 18-game winning streak at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Similarly, Mead Hall Episcopal School will try to stop Briarwood Academy's three-game winning streak when the meet at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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