Decatur posted their closest win since January 2, 2024 on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged the Bellarmine Prep Lions out 44-41. For the Golden Gators, this counts as revenge for the 52-41 victory the Lions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2020.
Decatur's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayda Thomas, who went 7-for-12 en route to 16 points in addition to six steals and five boards. That's the most steals Thomas has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jeralynn Sevaaetasi, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds.
Despite the loss, Bellarmine Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kyla Frazier almost dropped a double-double with 17 points and nine boards. The contest was Frazier's eighth in a row with at least 16 points. Melina Petramalo was another key player, dropping a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for Decatur and bumps their season record up to 9-12. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.5 points over those games. As for Bellarmine Prep, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 18-7.
Looking ahead, Decatur will square off against Auburn Mountainview at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Auburn Mountainview will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Decatur surely won't give up without a fight. As for Bellarmine Prep, they have already played their next game, a 53-30 win against Enumclaw on the 14th.
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