Padua Academy extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Friday, dropping them down to 0-4. They were beaten by Academy-Notre Dame De Namur 68-34. Padua Academy was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 39-15.
As for Academy-Notre Dame De Namur, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.1 points over those games.
Among those leading the charge was Emma Anthony, who went 6-for-7 from beyond the arc on her way to 18 points. Thanks to that strong game, she now owns an excellent 46.2% field goal percentage. Another player making a difference was Riley Davis, who posted 16 points in addition to five assists and five boards.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Padua Academy and Hazleton Area will round out the year against one another at 4:15 p.m. on the 28th. Academy-Notre Dame De Namur and Gwynedd Mercy Academy will compete for holiday cheer at 11:00 a.m. on Monday.
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