Christ Chapel Academy and New Covenant squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Christ Chapel Academy had to settle for second. They came up short against the New Covenant Gryphons, falling 65-41. While losing is never fun, Christ Chapel Academy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 280th in Virginia, while New Covenant is ranked 130th in Virginia).
Christ Chapel Academy's loss came despite strong showings from Richaun Martin and David Neaves. Martin posted 15 points, while Neaves earned 13 points.
New Covenant got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Rusty Hooks out in front who went 5-for-9 en route to 17 points and eight boards. Lucas Gorman was another key player, putting up 15 points and six assists.
Christ Chapel Academy is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 11-14. As for New Covenant, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 18-8.
Christ Chapel Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for New Covenant, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 59-45 defeat against The Carmel School on the 26th.
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