Alden-Hebron proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 36) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged the Woodlands Academy Wildcats out 44-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Green Giants have posted since February 1, 2024.
Woodlands Academy's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dyana Santoyo, who posted 14 points in addition to six rebounds and five steals. That was a full 34.1% of Woodlands Academy's points, marking the sixth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points. Another player making a difference was Lauren Janos, who earned eight points and 13 boards.
Alden-Hebron's win bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Woodlands Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Alden-Hebron didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 51-13 victory against Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Academy on the 7th. As for Woodlands Academy, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 54-26 loss against Wheaton Academy on the 10th.
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