The Kempsville Chiefs just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Kellam Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Kempsville is headed into the matchup having just suffered their closest defeat since November 28, 2023 on Thursday. They fell just short of Cox by a score of 46-43.
Meanwhile, Kellam entered their tilt with Salem on Tuesday with five consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with six. They enjoyed a cozy 60-45 win over the Sundevils. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 40th, while the Sundevils are ranked 201st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Kellam pushed their record up to 17-3 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 74.0 points over those games. As for Kempsville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Kempsville came up short against Kellam when the teams last played back in January, falling 74-61. Will Kempsville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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