BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Valentina Li delivered a dominant offensive performance, pouring in 30 points to lead Staten Island Academy to 59-56 non-league win over host Poly Prep Wednesday.
Alyssa Lopez followed with 19 points, continuing her strong play on both ends of the court.
Defense set the tone throughout the game as Rita Moschella and Lopez combined for 10 steals, creating fast-break opportunities and constant pressure.
Chloe Factor was a force inside, pulling down eight rebounds. Margret Moschella, Carly Factor and Sam Swenson made key defensive contributions, helping shut down the opposition and secure the victory.
The Tigers are now 5-1 overall.
McKee/Staten Island Tech 36, Port Richmond 5
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Almina Elmazi netted eight points and Fiona Huang added five as the Seagulls won the non-league home encounter Wednesday.
MSIT, which topped Petrides, 37-34, the night before in a battle of two 5-0 squads in the PSAL 3A Conference, led 17-4 at the half.