The Indian River Braves and the Hampton Roads Academy Navigators will round out the year against one another at at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Indian River is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Last Friday, Indian River got the win against Hickory by a conclusive 69-45. Given the Braves' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 58th, while the Hawks are ranked 229th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Hampton Roads Academy waltzed into their game on Thursday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They enjoyed a cozy 59-42 win over the Comets.
Indian River better keep an eye on Kenzie Cooper. She was instrumental in Hampton Roads Academy's win, dropping a double-double on 24 points and 18 rebounds. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last ten games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Nalani Carter, who posted eight points along with 15 rebounds and six assists.
Hampton Roads Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive boards in six consecutive matches.
Indian River pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.7 points per game. As for Hampton Roads Academy, their win bumped their record up to 5-1.
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