International School of Boston gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 26-23 win over the Marie Philip Galloping Ghosts. The score was all tied up 10-10 at the break, but International School of Boston was the better team in the second half.
Marie Philip's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Faith Kirlis, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 15 rebounds. Kirlis is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last 16 games she's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Lindsay Alvizurez, who posted five steals.
Marie Philip's loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
After both having extra time off, International School of Boston and Marie Philip will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 4:00 p.m. on January 6, 2025. As for Marie Philip, they will welcome Woodward at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Marie Philip's offense hasn't had much luck over their past three games, but Monday's contest will give them a chance to turn things around.
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