
Ambassadors
02/22/25 vs Steward | 64-56 |
02/18/25 vs Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 72-21 |
02/13/25 @ Norfolk Collegiate | 74-26 |
02/11/25 @ Hampton Roads Academy | 81-58 |
02/06/25 vs Cape Henry Collegiate | 95-13 |
+ 4 more games |
Norfolk Christian had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 39.6 points) and they went ahead and made it nine on Saturday. They walked away with a 64-56 victory over the Steward Spartans. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 65-61 back in January.
Norfolk Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Justice Brown-Jones out in front who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Brown-Jones' big performance that afternoon made it five games in a row in which she has scored at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Abuna Ruop, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 16 boards.
Norfolk Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
Several Spartans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Hali Harris, who posted 17 points along with six rebounds and three steals. Lilly Thoman was another key player, en route to 10 points in addition to seven assists and six boards.
Norfolk Christian's record now sits at 21-2. As for Steward, their loss dropped their record down to 17-11.
Norfolk Christian didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 62-59 victory against Catholic on the 23rd. Steward does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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