Basketball Recap: Mount Olive Gets the Win

Gerkiera Youngblood

Steals

11/21/25 vs Sacred Heart	4
11/18/25 vs East Marion	4
11/11/25 @ Richton	1

Sacred Heart came into Friday's game looking for another win against Mount Olive, but Gerkiera Youngblood wouldn't allow it. The Pirates walked away with a 51-38 win over the Crusaders on Friday thanks in part to Youngblood, who shot 41% from the field on her way to 24 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game.

Takoyah Weathersby was another key player, putting up 11 points and eight steals. Weathersby is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season.

Mount Olive's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sacred Heart, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Mount Olive won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Taylorsville at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sacred Heart, they will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on George County at 6:00 p.m. on December 1.