Hampton Roads Academy hasn't had much luck against Virginia Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hampton Roads Academy Navigators will face off against the Virginia Academy Patriots at 5:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Hampton Roads Academy is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Wednesday. They came out on top against Seton by a score of 56-46.
Nalani Carter
| 02/26/25 vs Seton | 10 |
| 02/22/25 vs Catholic | 10 |
| 02/18/25 vs Norfolk Collegiate | 8 |
| 02/15/25 @ The Covenant | 15 |
Hampton Roads Academy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nalani Carter out in front who dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Carter has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last four times she's played. Kate Lasley was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and ten boards.
Hampton Roads Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 16 consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Virginia Academy waltzed into their match on Wednesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They blew past the Bishops 70-25. Given the Patriots' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth in Virginia, while the Bishops are ranked 126th in Virginia), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Hampton Roads Academy's victory bumped their record up to 20-4. As for Virginia Academy, their win bumped their record up to 20-8.
Hampton Roads Academy suffered a grim 66-41 defeat to Virginia Academy in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Can Hampton Roads Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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