The Rogers Vikings's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their 12th straight defeat. They were dealt a 55-23 defeat at the hands of Ponaganset. Rogers has struggled against the Chieftains recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Ponaganset got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaina Yekelchik out in front who scored nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelsey L'heureux, who scored five points along with three blocks.
Rogers' loss was their ninth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Ponaganset, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rogers will take on the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Barrington will be looking to extend their current 11-game winning streak. As for Ponaganset, they will play host again and welcome the Bengals, where tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Monday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Rhode Island (St. Mary Academy-Bay View is ranked eighth, while the Chieftains are ranked tenth).
