It was a good run, but the StoneBridge Cavaliers unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a hard 57-38 fall against Hampton Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, StoneBridge can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 305th, while Hampton Christian Academy is ranked 108th).
When it comes to explaining why StoneBridge lost, one person who can't be blamed is Douglas Marshall. Despite the final result, he scored 20 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. Marshall is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Tyler Thompson, who scored six points along with five rebounds.
Hampton Christian Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sean O'Connor, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. O'Connor is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 15 or more in the last three games he's played. Khristian Peebles was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with five assists and three steals.
StoneBridge's loss dropped their record down to 11-11. As for Hampton Christian Academy, their win was their 22nd straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 23-3.
StoneBridge will take on Portsmouth Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. StoneBridge is facing Portsmouth Christian at the right time seeing as Portsmouth Christian is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Hampton Christian Academy, they will head out on the road to take on Atlantic Shores Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hampton Christian Academy knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 11 contests -- so hopefully Atlantic Shores Christian likes a good challenge.
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