Virginia High School Basketball - Steward nipped by Catholic
January 17, 2023: Richmond, VA 23238 In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Catholic Crusaders basketball team scored a tight 47-40 triumph over the Steward Spartans.
In their next game, the Crusaders face the Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints (Suffolk, VA) in a Tidewater Independent match, on Friday, January 20. Catholic will attempt to move on its 18-2 season record. The Saints enter the match with a 4-13 record after their 49-45 league loss to Walsingham Academy (Williamsburg, VA).
With the defeat, Steward moves to 11-5 on the year. The Spartans host Hampton Roads Academy (Newport News, VA) to face the Navigators in a Tidewater Independent match on Thursday, January 19. The Navigators enter the match with a record of 8-1. Hampton Roads Academy won 92-89 in their recent league match against Cape Henry Collegiate (Virginia Beach, VA)