The Virginia Academy Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Life Christian Academy Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Virginia Academy can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 73-50 margin over Immanuel Christian.
Virginia Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Johnson led the charge by scoring 16 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. It was the first time this season that Johnson scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kevin Reyes Jr., who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Meanwhile, Life Christian Academy strolled past Cristo Rey with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 70-53. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for Life Christian Academy this season.
Virginia Academy's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-22. As for Life Christian Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 6-14.
Virginia Academy barely slipped by Life Christian Academy in their previous meeting back in November of 2022, winning 66-65. The rematch might be a little tougher for Virginia Academy since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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