The Nansemond-Suffolk Academy Saints will square off against the Amelia Academy Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their seventh straight games dating back to last season on Wednesday. They fell 53-44 to Brunswick Academy.
Despite their defeat, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Sebastian Mitchell, who went 9-for-19 on his way to 22 points along with eight boards and five steals, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Stafford, who posted seven points in addition to eight rebounds and seven steals.
Meanwhile, Amelia Academy played a tough game last Monday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They had to suffer through a 99-56 loss at the hands of Steward. The Patriots have struggled against the Spartans recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Amelia Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Abdoul Tahirou dropped a double-double with 29 points and 13 boards. With that strong performance, Tahirou is now averaging an impressive 17.8 points per game. Another player making a difference was Vayden White, who earned ten points and five rebounds.
Having lost for the first time this season, Amelia Academy fell to 3-1. As for Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
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