The Cox Falcons will challenge the Norfolk Academy Bulldogs at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 57-27, which was the final score in Cox's tilt against Ocean Lakes on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Falcons have suffered against the Dolphins since January 14, 2020.
Meanwhile, Norfolk Academy posted their biggest win since February 5, 2024 on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 55-7 victory over Peninsula Catholic. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Cox better keep an eye on Maria Delyannis. She was instrumental in Norfolk Academy's win, dropping a double-double on 22 points and ten steals. Delyannis is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 20 games she's played dating back to last season. Eliza Everett was another key player, putting up four points in addition to six rebounds and five steals.
Norfolk Academy's victory bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Cox, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Cox might still be hurting after the 42-21 defeat they got from Norfolk Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Can Cox avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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