Neumann was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 46-27 to the Canterbury Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Celtics can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 321st, while the Cougars are ranked 49th).
Neumann's loss came despite strong showings from Maddy Donahue and Mylee Van De Wouw. Donahue posted ten points and seven steals, while Van De Wouw had seven points in addition to ten rebounds and three blocks. Donahue continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played.
Celtics
| 12/19/24 @ Canterbury | 27-46 |
| 12/13/24 @ Seacrest Country Day | 31-47 |
| 12/12/24 @ First Baptist Academy | 34-48 |
| 12/06/24 @ Gateway | 35-41 |
| 12/03/24 vs First Baptist Academy | 38-43 |
| + 2 more games |
Even though they lost, Neumann smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive games.
Neumann's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Canterbury, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Neumann wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 57-34 victory against Barron Collier on the 20th. As for Canterbury, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Martin County at 7:10 p.m. on January 3, 2025.
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