CEVERA SCORES 1,000TH POINT IN HERALDS WIN OVER MAPLEWOOD
Saybrook, OH- In an exhilarating girls’ basketball game, the St. John Heralds triumphed over the Maplewood Rockets with a final score of 64-48. The game, marked by intense plays and standout performances, showcased the talent and determination of both teams.
The Heralds faced an initial setback in the first quarter, trailing 7-17 against the Maplewood Rockets. However, a remarkable turnaround in the second quarter saw St. John dominating with a staggering 25 points, setting the stage for their eventual victory.
Quarter Scores:
- St. John Heralds: 7 | 25 | 17 | 15 | 64
- Maplewood Rockets: 17 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 48
Player Stats:
St. John Heralds Total Points:
- Alyssa Cevera: 22
- Grace DiSalvatore: 11
- Mickey Zheng: 10
- Alexa Jordan: 8
- Caitlyn Carney: 3
- Izzy Holler: 6
Maplewood Rockets Total Points:
- Morgan Himes: 18
- Lauran Krieg: 9
- Aliah Brummit: 7
- Madyson Cikosh: 7
- Raegan Krieg: 5
- Elyse Pinkerton: 2
The standout moment of the game came when St. John’s senior, Alyssa Cevera, reached a significant milestone, becoming the third member of her family to score 1,000 career points. Joining her sister Emily, a 2020 St. John graduate, and family member Roberta Cevera, a Harbor High 1984 graduate, Alyssa achieved this remarkable feat early in the fourth quarter.
The St. John Heralds, with a current record of 8-9, are now gearing up for their next challenge on the road against the Mathews Mustangs (4-9) on February 1, 2024. Having convincingly won their previous matchup with the Mustangs 60-11 on December 11, 2023, the Heralds are optimistic about their chances.
Meanwhile, the Maplewood Rockets (9-7) will be facing the United Golden Eagles (13-5) in their upcoming game. The Golden Eagles, entering the game with a 60-36 victory over the Wellsville Tigers, pose a formidable challenge for the Rockets.
As the Heralds celebrate both a team victory and Alyssa Cevera’s impressive milestone, the upcoming matchups promise to be thrilling contests that fans won’t want to miss. Stay tuned for more exciting basketball action from the St. John Heralds.
