Basketball Game Preview: Hampton Christian Academy Warriors vs. Broadwater Academy Vikings

Having just played yesterday, the Hampton Christian Academy Warriors will get right back to it and host the Broadwater Academy Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hampton Christian Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63 points per game this season.

Hampton Christian Academy is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 20, 2024 on Thursday. They lost 70-50 to Atlantic Shores Christian. The Warriors haven't had much luck with the Seahawks recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Despite the loss, Hampton Christian Academy had strong showings from Kobe America, who went 5 of 9 en route to 15 points and five boards, and Bryce Harris, who went 5 for 9 on his way to 12 points and five rebounds. Harris is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last three games he's played. Joel Fullwood was another key player, putting up six points and three steals.

Meanwhile, Broadwater Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-37 heartbreaker at the hands of Isle of Wight Academy. That's two games in a row now that the Vikings have lost by exactly three points.

Hampton Christian Academy will need focus on slowing down Noah Pruitt, one of several Broadwater Academy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted ten points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Grayson Ross, who had eight points and six rebounds.

Hampton Christian Academy's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-10. As for Broadwater Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.

Everything came up roses for Hampton Christian Academy against Broadwater Academy in their previous matchup back in January, as the team secured a 91-32 victory. In that game, Hampton Christian Academy amassed a halftime lead of 66-20, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.