The Ponaganset Chieftains won the last time they faced the Rogers Vikings, and things went their way on Friday too. Ponaganset simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Vikings 55-23 at home. Given Ponaganset's advantage in MaxPreps' Rhode Island basketball rankings (they are ranked tenth, while the Vikings are ranked 48th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Ponaganset's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jaina Yekelchik, who scored nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsey L'heureux, who scored five points along with three blocks.
Ponaganset is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. As for Rogers, they are on a 12-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-16.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ponaganset will take on the Bengals at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. St. Mary Academy-Bay View is looking to tack on another W to their six-game streak on the road. As for Rogers, they will be playing at home against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Barrington will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak.
