Virginia High School Basketball - Virginia Episcopal School holds off Saint Gertrude
December 9, 2023: Lynchburg, VA 24503 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Virginia Episcopal School Bishops (Lynchburg, VA) and the visiting Saint Gertrude Gators (Richmond, VA), saw Virginia Episcopal School's basketball squad hold off Saint Gertrude by a tally of 56-52.
With the victory, Virginia Episcopal School improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Bishops travel to Roanoke Catholic (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Celtics in a VISAA Blue Ridge challenge on Friday, December 15. The Celtics come into the challenge with a record of 1-2. Roanoke Catholic won 45-22 in their recent non-league challenge against Eastern Montgomery (Elliston, VA)
Next up, the Gators confront the Norfolk Christian Ambassadors (Norfolk, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 16. Saint Gertrude will attempt to improve on its 2-5 season record. The Ambassadors come into the challenge with a 4-0 record after their 50-40 non-league win over North Point (Waldorf, MD).