THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, December 22, 2023 Page 15 ~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Malden Boys Basketball Eagles Down Gryphons on the Road By Emily Brennan T he Mystic Valley Regional Charter School girls’ basketball secured a 42-37 away victory over the Greater Lowell Gryphons in Tyngsborough on Friday evening. Junior Bailey DeLeire had a game-high 15 points. Mystic Valley’s overall record after Friday’s contest improves to 1-1, while Greater Lowell falls to 0-1. The Eagles return to action when they face off against Notre Dame Academy on Friday, Dec. 22. Mystic Valley and the Grpyhons had a back-and-forth first quarter. Sophomore Sylvie LaFeber and Senior Breana Nansamba started the Eagles off strong, each scoring four out of the Eagles 12 points in the quarter. Nansamba scored the first points of the second quarter for Mystic Valley. The Eagles and Gryphons were once again close throughout the entire quarter. However, a free throw from senior Aya Abbasi and a spectacular three-pointer by DeLeire gave the Eagles a four-point lead going into halftime. The Eagles started the third period strong, going on a 7-2 run, with DeLeire scoring four of the seven points. Nansamba also contributed with a steal and a layup. The score was 2518 when the Gryphons started to show some life, going on an impressive 6-0 run midway through the period. However, the Eagles managed to score back-to-back two-pointers from Abbassi and Abby Ssewankamba late in the period. The final quarter was very similar to the third as both teams continued to play tough defense and make the most of their scoring opportunities. The Eagles maintained the intensity throughout the remainder and closed out the game with a decisive 42-37 victory over Greater Lowell. Team Wins Home Opener Tops Chelsea Red Devils, 55-51 The MHS Cheer Team was out in full force for the home opening win. Zeke Noelsaint (22) led all scorers with 22 points and also had 10 rebounds for Malden. Bailey DeLeire (with the ball) and teammate Breana Nansamba. Junior Earl Fevrier rises up with a shot for Malden against Chelsea. Nathan Morelli played his own “Jimi Hendrix” version of the National Anthem on the electric guitar. (All Advocate Photos/ Henry Huang)
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