Holy Name Green Wave Secures Narrow Victory Over NDCL Lions in Basketball Showdown

In a thrilling encounter on February 3, 2025, the Holy Name High School Green Wave Varsity Women's Basketball Team edged out the Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lions in a nail-biting finish, clinching a 45-43 victory in their conference game. The game commenced favorably for Holy Name, with the first half ending at 29-19. Key players included Layla Rudolph, who scored 13 points and grabbed 7 rebounds, and Claire Coljohn, contributed with a double-double of 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 steals. Jordan Cremona also added 12 points and 9 rebounds, playing a critical role in the Green Wave's offensive efforts. Critical moments in the final quarter defined the game's outcome. Bri Barker's clutch free throws at the 3:14 mark in the 4th quarter gave Holy Name a three-point lead. The tensions heightened further when NDCL momentarily took the lead with just 1:36 left on the clock, only for Cremona to reclaim it for Holy Name after receiving a crucial pass from Emmalee Majoros. Coljohn's free throw later increased their lead, setting the scene for Majoros's game-sealing steal with just three seconds to go. Following this exciting victory, Holy Name's record now stands at 9-10. They look to continue their momentum in the upcoming game against Villa Angela St Joes on February 5, 2025. Game Stats: Layla Rudolph: 13pts; 7rbs; 2 stls Claire Coljohn: 12pts; 10 rbs; 4stls Jordan Cremona: 12pts; 9 rbs; 2 asts Laila Galvan-Rodriguez: 6pts Brianne Barker: 2pts