The Petersburg Crimson Wave's three-game losing streak came to an end on Monday. They blew past Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech 51-26. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win Petersburg has posted since December 1, 2023.
Despite the loss, Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech still got an impressive performance from Maddie Riggs, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. That was a full 46.2% of Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech's points, marking the ninth time in a row she's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Petersburg's victory bumped their record up to 4-8. As for Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech, they dropped their record down to 0-17 with that defeat, which was their tenth straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Petersburg won't have much time to rest: their next match is against Meadowbrook at 6:00 p.m. on January 23rd. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Virginia (Meadowbrook is ranked 338th, while Petersburg is ranked 354th). As for Appomattox Regional Governor's Arts & Tech, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greensville County at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Greensville County is coming into the match hot, having won their last seven games.
