Basketball Game Preview: Norfolk Christian Ambassadors vs. Virginia Academy Patriots

The Norfolk Christian Ambassadors will face off against the Virginia Academy Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Norfolk Christian sitting on 12 straight victories and Virginia Academy on eight.

Norfolk Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Steward by a score of 65-55.

Meanwhile, Virginia Academy blew past Hampton Roads Academy, posting a 78-46 win. The Patriots have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 12 games by 20 points or more this season.

Norfolk Christian's victory bumped their record up to 24-2. As for Virginia Academy, their win bumped their record up to 21-8.

Norfolk Christian came up short against Virginia Academy in their previous meeting back in March of 2024, falling 59-55. Can Norfolk Christian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.