The Northeast Eagles will take on the Severn School Admirals in a holiday battle at at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with 20 defeats in a row dating back to last season, Northeast turned things around against Connexions Leadership Academy on Wednesday. They breezed by Connexions Leadership Academy to the tune of 70-12. The game was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Eagles had established a 36 point advantage.
12/18/24 @ Connexions Leadership Academy | 15 |
12/30/23 @ Concordia Prep | 12 |
12/13/23 @ Indian Creek | 12 |
12/20/23 vs Benjamin Franklin | 11 |
01/04/24 @ Old Mill | 10 |
Northeast's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Madison Burris, who went 7 of 13 en route to 15 points and seven rebounds. Those 15 points gave Burris a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynn Jones, who went 5 of 8 on her way to 10 points and four steals.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Severn School). They walked away with a 54-43 victory over Maryvale Prep on Friday.
Northeast's win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2. As for Severn School, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
Northeast took a serious blow against Severn School in their previous matchup back in February, falling 51-23. Will Northeast have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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