The Nandua Warriors will be defending their home-court for the first time this season they go up against the Broadwater Academy Vikings at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Nandua is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Windsor. Nandua walked away with a 36-27 victory over Windsor on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Broadwater Academy hadn't done well against Isle of Wight Academy recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. Broadwater Academy came out on top against Isle of Wight Academy by a score of 46-33. The win was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Broadwater Academy to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kacey Ford, who went 8 for 15 en route to 22 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Leah Smith, who posted ten points along with eight steals and seven rebounds.
Nandua strolled past Broadwater Academy in their previous matchup back in January by a score of 58-42. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Smith, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Nandua still be able to contain Smith? There's only one way to find out.
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