Basketball Game Preview: Norfolk Christian Ambassadors vs. Catholic Crusaders

Norfolk Christian hasn't had much luck against Catholic recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The two teams will face off at 7:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played.

Norfolk Christian is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Monday. They were beaten by Norfolk Collegiate 75-36. The contest marked the Ambassadors' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Meanwhile, Catholic came tearing into Monday's match with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took their game with ease, bagging an 89-31 win over the Seahawks. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 28th, while the Seahawks are ranked 166th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Catholic pushed their record up to 14-8 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.0 points per game. As for Norfolk Christian, they now have a losing record at 9-10.

Norfolk Christian took a serious blow against Catholic in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, falling 86-35. Will Norfolk Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.