Providence Academy easily dispatched Berean Christian on Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. Providence Academy fell just short of the Hampton Bulldogs by a score of 55-53 on Saturday. While Providence Academy didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Hampton 22-9 in the first quarter.
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Despite the defeat, Providence Academy saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Riah Hale posted 19 points in addition to five assists and four steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hale has scored all season. Aerin Hicks was another key player, going 6-for-15 on her way to 13 points along with eight boards and three steals.
Providence Academy's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Hampton, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Providence Academy will challenge First Baptist Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Providence Academy will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 54.5 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hampton, they will face off against Avery County at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The Bulldogs' defense better be ready for this one: the Vikings have averaged an impressive 57.1 points per game this season.
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