Blair Academy had to kick off their season on the road on Thursday, but they showed no ill effects. They snuck past Shipley with a 60-55 victory.

Isabela Grant
| 11/20/25 @ Shipley | 70% |
| 02/18/25 @ St. Joseph-by-the-Sea | 50% |
| 02/16/25 vs Hun | 55% |
| 02/15/25 vs Pennington | 46% |
Blair Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isabela Grant, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 12 boards. Grant is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as she's posted one of at least 46% in the last four games she's played dating back to last season. Ava Fajardo was another key player, shooting 43% from the field to rack up 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and six assists.
Blair Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in five consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Shipley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Blair Academy and Shipley will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Bucs see the court they'll take on Hoosac at 6:15 p.m. on the 5th. As for Shipley, their break will end when they face Springside Chestnut Hill Academy at 4:00 p.m. on the 4th.
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