After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall, the Brimmer & May Gators were happy to have found some success on Friday. They secured a 57-51 W over Marie Philip. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Brimmer & May has managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Marie Philip lost, one person who can't be blamed is Xavier DeLeon. Despite the final result, he scored 35 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals. That was a full 68.6% of Marie Philip's points, marking the fifth time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Brimmer & May's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Marie Philip, they have not been sharp recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Brimmer & May will take on Boston Trinity Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Marie Philip, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Covenant Christian Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.