Fishburne Military lost against Randolph-Macon Academy back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Fishburne Military Caissons lost 59-37 to the Randolph-Macon Academy Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, the Caissons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 268th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked 108th).
Leading Randolph-Macon Academy to victory were Noah Negussie and Nolan Kirabo. Negussie went 5 of 9 en route to 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists, while Kirabo went 8 for 18 on his way to 21 points and five assists. Negussie is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Tega Esievo was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 10 points and three steals.
Fishburne Military has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Randolph-Macon Academy, the win keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fishburne Military will venture away from home to square off against North Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in North Cross' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 14 contests. As for Randolph-Macon Academy, they will head out on the road to challenge Washington at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Washington is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 64.8 points per game this season.
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