Kempsville saw some tournament action on Saturday. They were outmatched by the South Mecklenburg Sabres and fell 61-18. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 204th in Virginia, while the Sabres are ranked 63rd in North Carolina).
South Mecklenburg's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaitlyn Hensley, who went 7 of 11 on her way to 15 points. Hensley is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. Chloe Cleophat was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten boards.
Kempsville's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for South Mecklenburg, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 12-2.
Kempsville will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Ocean Lakes at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. As for South Mecklenburg, they will venture away from home to take on Palisades at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. South Mecklenburg is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.2 points per game this season.
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