Northside Christian Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 30 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Monday. They took a hard 63-46 fall against the Heathwood Hall Episcopal Highlanders. The loss put an end to the Crusaders' undefeated start to the season.
Evie Godfrey
| 02/03/25 @ Heathwood Hall Episcopal | 3 |
| 01/31/25 vs Ben Lippen | 2 |
| 01/28/25 vs Cardinal Newman | 7 |
| 01/24/25 vs Hammond | 11 |
| 01/20/25 vs Augusta Christian | 7 |
| + 16 more games |
Northside Christian Academy's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Evie Godfrey, who posted 15 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Godfrey is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Chaelyn Tifre, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 11 boards.
Even though they lost, Northside Christian Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in 26 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
It was another big night for SaBreya Monsanto, who went 9 of 14 to rack up 27 points in addition to seven rebounds and six steals for Heathwood Hall Episcopal. What's more, Monsanto also posted a 64% shooting accuracy, which is the highest she's posted since back in January of 2024. Queseya Rhooms also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Northside Christian Academy fell to 20-1. As for Heathwood Hall Episcopal, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 12-3.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Heathwood Hall Episcopal beat Northside Christian Academy by a score of 67-49 on Tuesday.
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