Upper Moreland and Neumann-Goretti squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Upper Moreland had to settle for second. They lost 79-53 to the Saints. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 65th, while the Saints are ranked eighth).
Neumann-Goretti's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Stephon Ashley, who went 11-for-19 on his way to 24 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists. That's the most points Ashley has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Alassan N'Diaye, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten boards.
Bears
| 03/21/25 vs Neumann-Goretti | 53-79 |
| 03/14/25 vs Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast Catholic | 46-45 |
| 03/11/25 vs York Suburban | 61-55 |
| 03/07/25 @ Abington Heights | 60-57 |
| 02/22/25 @ Upper Dublin | 37-61 |
The defeat snapped Upper Moreland's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 24-7 record. As for Neumann-Goretti, they are on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-11 record this season.
Upper Moreland does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Neumann-Goretti, they will face off against Hershey at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Hershey will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Neumann-Goretti surely won't give up without a fight.
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