Basketball Recap: James 'Boogie' Sellers' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Norfolk Christian over Walsingham Academy

Norfolk Christian was the 59-41 winner over Walsingham Academy when they last played one another back in December of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Norfolk Christian Ambassadors took a 71-54 bruising from the Walsingham Academy Trojans on Wednesday.

James 'Boogie' Sellers

Steals

02/12/25 vs Walsingham Academy	4
02/11/25 @ Hampton Roads Academy	4
02/10/25 @ Nandua	7

Several Ambassadors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was James 'Boogie' Sellers, who posted ten points along with six boards and four steals. Sellers is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed four or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Connor Holmes, who earned seven points and 12 rebounds.

Norfolk Christian has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-13 record this season. As for Walsingham Academy, their win ended a 13-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-15.

Norfolk Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Walsingham Academy, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Catholic at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Walsingham Academy: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Catholic has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.