After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Norfolk Christian, Hampton Roads Academy was happy to have turned things around on Saturday. They walked away with a 55-46 victory over The Covenant Eagles. This was payback for the Navigators, who suffered a 70-47 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Hampton Roads Academy found their leader in freshman Kenzie Cooper, who dropped a double-double with 19 points and 18 rebounds. Zuriel Pendleton-Morant was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to eight boards and six assists.
The Covenant lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Makayla Hargrove, who posted 12 points along with five assists and three steals. She is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in each of the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Delaney Poindexter, who had 12 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Navigators
| 02/15/25 @ The Covenant | 55-46 |
| 02/06/25 @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 62-26 |
| 01/31/25 @ Heritage | 39-30 |
Hampton Roads Academy pushed their record up to 18-3 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for The Covenant, their record is now 18-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hampton Roads Academy will welcome Norfolk Collegiate at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Hampton Roads Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season. As for The Covenant, they will host Tournament Opponent on Thursday.
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