It may have taken triple overtime to finish the job, but The Academy of the Holy Cross ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They managed a 63-59 win over the St. Mary's Ryken Knights. The Tartans have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Knights, too.
The Academy of the Holy Cross' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kenly Wu, who went 8-for-17 en route to 19 points and five rebounds. Wu is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as she's posted one of at least 47% in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was McKenzie Travers, who posted 13 points and three steals.
St. Mary's Ryken's loss came despite strong showings from Jameela James and Olaoluwa 'Olu' Enajekpo. James dropped a double-double with 12 points and 14 boards, while Enajekpo dropped a double-double with 12 points and 17 rebounds.
Tartans
| 12/06/25 @ St. Mary's Ryken | 63-59 |
| 12/04/25 @ Holton-Arms | 59-28 |
| 12/02/25 vs Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart | 53-46 |
The win (which was The Academy of the Holy Cross' third in a row) raised their record to 3-0. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 58.3 points this season. As for St. Mary's Ryken, they now have a losing record of 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. The Academy of the Holy Cross will challenge Bishop O'Connell at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for St. Mary's Ryken, they won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Blair Academy at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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