Having just played yesterday, the Chelsea Academy Knights will get right back to it and host the Fredericksburg Christian Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on January 26th. Chelsea Academy is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Chelsea Academy lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the defeat they were handed on on Thursday was a bit more commanding. They were beaten by Seton 62-32. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Chelsea Academy has suffered yet this season.
Fredericksburg Christian posted their biggest victory yet this season on Thursday. They breezed by Immanuel Christian on the road to the tune of 60-32. The win was just what Fredericksburg Christian needed coming off of a 70-34 loss in their prior game.
Fredericksburg Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Layna Thomas out in front who scored 16 points along with seven steals and six assists. Thomas is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Riley Thomas was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six steals and five rebounds.
Chelsea Academy dropped their record down to 7-5 with that loss, which was their third straight at home. As for Fredericksburg Christian, their victory ended a eight-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-6.
Chelsea Academy strolled past Fredericksburg Christian when the teams last played back in December of 2022 by a score of 54-39. Does Chelsea Academy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fredericksburg Christian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
