The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will take on the Amelia Academy Patriots at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Christchurch School on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Saints took a blow against the Seahorses, falling 62-22. The Saints were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 37-16.
Meanwhile, Amelia Academy was just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 42-41 to Varsity Opponent.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy will have to keep a close watch on Harper Garza and Emilynn Roberts, a pair of players who had a big impact on Amelia Academy's prior game. Garza dropped a double-double with 17 points and 17 boards, while Roberts posted six points and 11 rebounds. Garza is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Courtney Adams was another key player, putting up 18 points.
Amelia Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
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