Virginia High School Basketball - Steward nips Cristo Rey
January 22, 2024: Richmond, VA 23238
Steward Spartans (Richmond, VA) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Cristo Rey Royals (Richmond, VA), 77-70 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Steward upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Spartans travel to Hampton Roads Academy (Newport News, VA) to play the Navigators in a Tidewater Independent bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Navigators go into the bout with a record of 7-4. Hampton Roads Academy lost 44-41 in their recent league bout against Norfolk Christian (Norfolk, VA)
Next up, the Royals play the Veritas Collegiate Academy Spartans (Chesapeake, VA) in a non-league bout, on Saturday, January 27. Cristo Rey will attempt to upgrade on its 10-12 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 10-3 record after their 88-81 non-league loss to Cristo Rey (Richmond, VA).