Basketball Recap: Denbigh Baptist Christian Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Denbigh Baptist Christian had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 37.3 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Thursday. They strolled past the Oaktree Academy Grizzlies with points to spare, taking the game 59-43. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 67-63 back in December of 2024.

Denbigh Baptist Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from William Showalter, who posted 17 points. The game was Showalter's third in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kyre Ferguson, who earned 14 points.

Denbigh Baptist Christian's win bumped their record up to 10-4. As for Oaktree Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 3-6.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Denbigh Baptist Christian and Hampton Christian Academy will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played. Denbigh Baptist Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Hampton Christian Academy likes a good challenge. As for Oaktree Academy, they and Norfolk Collegiate will face off at 7:00 p.m. on Friday without much rest having both just played.