
Ambassadors
12/05/24 vs Hampton Christian Academy | 103 |
12/03/24 vs Grace Christian School | 89 |
02/06/25 vs Cape Henry Collegiate | 82 |
01/17/25 @ Peninsula Catholic | 82 |
01/14/25 @ Nansemond-Suffolk Academy | 71 |
Norfolk Christian had already won six in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 36.3 points) and they went ahead and made it seven on Thursday. They blew past the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks 74-26. The Ambassadors have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won nine contests by 23 points or more this season.
Norfolk Christian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keira Kilkenny, who went 8-for-13 on her way to 21 points in addition to seven boards and four steals. The match was Kilkenny's third in a row with at least 15 points. Abuna Ruop was another key player, dropping a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Norfolk Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in six consecutive games.
When it comes to explaining why Norfolk Collegiate lost, don't look at Chloe Booth. Despite the final result, she posted 16 points. Booth is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 15 or more in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Robin Roelink, who earned eight points.
Norfolk Christian's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 41.9 points. As for Norfolk Collegiate, they now have a losing record of 10-11.
Coming up, Norfolk Christian will challenge Nansemond-Suffolk Academy at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Norfolk Christian has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 250 points over their last three contests. As for Norfolk Collegiate, they will head out to take on Hampton Roads Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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