Marist RedHawks secure crucial victory over Fremd, proving their worth against elite competition.
The Marist RedHawks' Christmas season has been a mixed bag, marked by wins against top-tier teams and losses to rivals Nazareth, Carmel, and Benet. However, Monday's showdown with Fremd proved to be the perfect test of their mettle, and they emerged victorious after a nail-biting 59-47 win in the Coach Kipps Hoopsfest.
Senior guard Olivia Cosme, who scored eight points, reflected on the team's motivation: "We beat them in the summer, but one of our goals for the season was to beat them." The RedHawks' spread offense, which typically poses a challenge for opponents due to its potent perimeter shooting, proved particularly effective against Fremd.
Junior guard Caroline Flynn led the way with 15 points, while junior guards Olivia Barsch and Lucy Cosme chipped in with 12 each. Despite junior forward Lily Porter's early injury, which forced her team to scramble and adjust, the RedHawks' cohesion and teamwork ultimately proved decisive.
"We all knew we needed to step up because she was out," Flynn said. "We all just put in a little extra effort to make sure we could still pull out the win without Porter." Marist's resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to their well-drilled team ethic, which has been honed through a competitive schedule that includes top-tier opponents.
In a thrilling fourth quarter, Fremd staged a late comeback, cutting Marist's lead to eight points. However, the RedHawks regrouped and closed out the game with clutch free throws. Coach Renee Chimino praised her team's mental toughness: "Mentally, you have to prepare yourself for all of the hardships that's going to happen during the game... It prepares us for teams like Fremd."
Ultimately, Marist's collective effort proved too much for Fremd to overcome, securing a hard-fought victory that will propel them forward in their quest for a top-tier finish. As Cosme noted, "We depend on each other" – a mantra that has served the RedHawks well this season and will undoubtedly carry them through the remainder of their campaign.
The Marist RedHawks' Christmas season has been a mixed bag, marked by wins against top-tier teams and losses to rivals Nazareth, Carmel, and Benet. However, Monday's showdown with Fremd proved to be the perfect test of their mettle, and they emerged victorious after a nail-biting 59-47 win in the Coach Kipps Hoopsfest.
Senior guard Olivia Cosme, who scored eight points, reflected on the team's motivation: "We beat them in the summer, but one of our goals for the season was to beat them." The RedHawks' spread offense, which typically poses a challenge for opponents due to its potent perimeter shooting, proved particularly effective against Fremd.
Junior guard Caroline Flynn led the way with 15 points, while junior guards Olivia Barsch and Lucy Cosme chipped in with 12 each. Despite junior forward Lily Porter's early injury, which forced her team to scramble and adjust, the RedHawks' cohesion and teamwork ultimately proved decisive.
"We all knew we needed to step up because she was out," Flynn said. "We all just put in a little extra effort to make sure we could still pull out the win without Porter." Marist's resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to their well-drilled team ethic, which has been honed through a competitive schedule that includes top-tier opponents.
In a thrilling fourth quarter, Fremd staged a late comeback, cutting Marist's lead to eight points. However, the RedHawks regrouped and closed out the game with clutch free throws. Coach Renee Chimino praised her team's mental toughness: "Mentally, you have to prepare yourself for all of the hardships that's going to happen during the game... It prepares us for teams like Fremd."
Ultimately, Marist's collective effort proved too much for Fremd to overcome, securing a hard-fought victory that will propel them forward in their quest for a top-tier finish. As Cosme noted, "We depend on each other" – a mantra that has served the RedHawks well this season and will undoubtedly carry them through the remainder of their campaign.
. They're always talking about 'team ethic' and 'mental toughness', but at the end of the day, it's just a game 
️. I mean, sure, Marist RedHawks seem like a well-oiled machine, but let's not forget they've played some pretty weak opponents this season 
. I'd love to see them take on some actual top-tier teams and see how they stack up 
. And what's with all the emphasis on 'clutch free throws' 
? It's just a few seconds of free throw shooting, not rocket science 
. Anyway, congrats to Marist RedHawks for their win, I guess 
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. i love how they didn't give up even when lily porter got hurt, everyone just stepped it up and helped each other out. coach chimino's right on point about mental toughness, it's amazing how a team can come together like that 
. and olivia cosme's goal to beat fremd in the summer is so cool, shows they've been working hard all season 
! They're really showin' off their skills against top-tier teams, and it's awesome to see 'em bounce back from tough losses earlier in the season. Their spread offense is lookin' fierce, and those clutch free throws at the end? 
Perfection! It's clear they've got a solid team dynamic goin' on, with everyone stepin' up when it counts. Coach Renee Chimino must be doin' somethin' right 
I'm rootin' for 'em all the way to that top-tier finish! 
Coach Renee Chimino is the real MVP for praising her team's mental toughness 
gotta respect Marist's squad for pullin' off that win against Fremd! 
coach Chimino's got 'em mentally tough, but also let 'em be themselves on the court 
still, they found a way to bounce back & now they're all about dependin' on each other 
gotta keep watchin' these RedHawks - they might just make some noise in the playoffs 
