
St. Angela Merici
St. Angela Bruins Secure Playoff Berth with Victory Over St. Joseph

In a pivotal regular season encounter, the St. Angela Merici high school girls' basketball team clinched a playoff berth by defeating St. Joseph Avon Lake with a solid score line of 30-18 on February 2, 2025. The Bruins, displaying commendable teamwork and strategic gameplay, solidified their season record at 6-2.
From the outset, the Bruins took the lead with a halftime score of 20-10, effectively setting the tone for the rest of the contest. Notable performances included Hanna Schoaf and Lucy Hanna, each contributing six points to the team's tally. Both players were crucial in the game's outcome, hitting significant 3-pointers that kept the momentum in the Bruins' favor.
Additionally, the team benefited from standout performances by Lillie Incze, Reese Meredith, Grace Fitzpatrick, and Maeve Kelley, who collectively contributed crucial plays that enhanced the team's defense and ball control. Coach Kelley's sideline encouragement,
"Let's get it going! Keep up the pressure!' "
resonated well, pushing the team to maintain their intensity throughout the game.
A light-hearted moment occurred when Sophia Kappler humorously apologized to her coach after being removed due to her second foul in the third quarter, so she thought!
"Coach, I know you are taking me out for that foul!"
Despite this, the team stayed focused and secured the win.
The location and opponent for the Bruins' next contest remain to be determined as they prepare to extend their successful performance into the playoff stages. The spirit within the team was vividly captured in a celebratory image captioned 'Girls celebrating berth into 2025 CYO playoffs!', a fitting tribute to their hard-earned victory.
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