Summit Christian Academy is 0-5 against Hampton Roads Academy since January of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Summit Christian Academy Eagles will face off against the Hampton Roads Academy Navigators at 5:30 p.m.
Last Thursday, Summit Christian Academy came up short against Denbigh Baptist Christian and fell 30-23.
Meanwhile, Hampton Roads Academy came tearing into Thursday's matchup with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.8 points) and they left with even more momentum. They snuck past the Spartans with a 59-54 victory.
Hampton Roads Academy's win came from a few key players Summit Christian Academy will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zuriel Pendleton-Morant, who went 9 of 15 en route to 25 points and eight boards. Those 25 points gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Nalani Carter, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 17 rebounds.
Hampton Roads Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 18 offensive boards in four consecutive games.
Hampton Roads Academy's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 57.5 points per game. As for Summit Christian Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Summit Christian Academy came up short against Hampton Roads Academy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 36-31. Can Summit Christian Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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