The Oakcrest Chargers lost to the Chelsea Academy Knights back in November of 2023, but the Oakcrest Chargers didn't allow the Chelsea Academy Knights the same satisfaction on Wednesday. Oakcrest snuck past Chelsea Academy with a 46-40 victory. The victory was all the more spectacular given Oakcrest's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 244th, while Chelsea Academy is ranked 103rd).
Several Knights players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Cici Wingate, who scored 11 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Miriam Pilon, who scored six points along with five rebounds.
Oakcrest now has a winning record of 7-6. As for Chelsea Academy, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Oakcrest will face off against Trinity at Meadow View at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Chelsea Academy, they will head out on the road to face off against Evergreen Christian at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. That game will pit two of the most dominant against one another: Adriana Jenkins and Wingate.
