Rockbridge Academy dropped to 5-3 on Tuesday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Covenant Life Cougars 64-26. The Scots lost against the Cougars in their previous head to head back in February of 2025, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 64-52 score last time.
As for Covenant Life, the win (which was their tenth in a row) raised their record to 11-2. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.7 points over those games.
Covenant Life's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Elijah Hughes led the charge by shooting 4-for-7 from beyond the arc and dropping a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds. The game was Hughes' 16th in a row with at least 15 points. Daniel Melendez was another key player, almost dropping a double-double with nine points and 11 assists.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rockbridge Academy will welcome Calverton at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rockbridge Academy will be up against Calverton's rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.81 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Covenant Life, they will face off against Greater Grace Christian Academy at 6:45 p.m. on Thursday.
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