Shea Gray
| 02/06/26 @ Waterbury Career Academy | 45 |
| 02/03/26 @ Crosby | 36 |
| 01/30/26 vs Wilby | 30 |
| 01/28/26 @ Watertown | 32 |
| 01/23/26 vs Oxford | 37 |
| + 12 more games |
Derby had lost five straight headed into Friday's matchup, but Shea Gray didn't let it get to six. The Red Raiders managed a 56-52 victory over the Waterbury Career Academy Spartans on Friday thanks in part to Gray, who dropped a double-double with 45 points and 18 boards. The contest was her 17th in a row with at least 18 points.
Despite the loss, Waterbury Career Academy saw an underclassman step up: freshman Giavanna Prince posted 23 points in addition to six assists and five rebounds. Prince has been hot recently, having also posted three or more steals the last three times she's played. Malahzia Weaver was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 17 boards.
Derby picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 3-13. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they are on an eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-19.
Derby wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, an 81-47 defeat against Wolcott on the 9th. As for Waterbury Career Academy, they will venture away from home to square off against Kennedy at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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