~ Mystic Valley Regional Charter School Sports ~ Eagles Dominate Rams, 41-20, in Conference Play

By Emily Brennan

The Mystic Valley girls’ basketball team delivered a commanding performance on Friday night, defeating a tough Shawsheen Tech squad, 41-20, to improve to 5-3 on the season. The Eagles are now preparing for their next challenge, heading on the road to face the Rockport Vikings in a 6:30 p.m. tip-off on Monday.

Mystic Valley set the tone early, with Bailey DeLeire driving through three defenders for the opening basket. The Eagles then unleashed a 12-1 scoring run, highlighted by a clutch three-pointer from Sylvie LaFeber. Transition play proved vital as Mystic Valley capitalized on their speed, notching back-to-back baskets. The Eagles ended the first quarter with a 20-4 lead.

DeLeire continued to shine in the second quarter, pushing the pace in transition and extending Mystic Valley’s lead to 22-7 with seven minutes left in the quarter. While the Eagles’ offense slowed slightly, scoring just four points in the period, their defense was relentless, forcing multiple turnovers and holding Shawsheen to another four-point quarter. At halftime, the Eagles led 24-8.

Emily DeLeire joined the scoring in the third quarter with a bucket off an offensive rebound. Abby Ssewankambo anchored the Eagles’ defense with a standout performance, frustrating the Rams at every turn. Despite the increasingly physical nature of the game, Mystic Valley maintained composure, holding Shawsheen to just five points in the quarter while adding seven of their own. The Eagles entered the final quarter with a 31-13 lead.

The fourth quarter was the most competitive of the night, but Mystic Valley’s defense once again delivered, limiting the Rams to just seven points. The Eagles continued to execute offensively, adding 10 points through patient ball movement and disciplined decision-making. DeLeire added four more points, while LaFeber’s trips to the free-throw line helped seal the 41-20 victory.

Bailey DeLeire led the charge for Mystic Valley with a game-high 25 points, four rebounds and three assists. Sylvie LaFeber contributed across the board with 13 points, four rebounds and four assists, while Anna Luiza-Batista facilitated the passing efforts with four assists.

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