The Cape Henry Collegiate Dolphins lost against the Peninsula Catholic Knights back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. Cape Henry Collegiate was dealt a 93-44 defeat at the hands of Peninsula Catholic. While losing is never fun, Cape Henry Collegiate can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 163rd, while Peninsula Catholic is ranked 24th).
Peninsula Catholic's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was EJ Joyner, who scored 22 points along with five assists and five rebounds. Devin Gaines was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with three steals.
Cape Henry Collegiate has traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-14 record this season. As for Peninsula Catholic, they pushed their record up to 19-8 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cape Henry Collegiate will face off against Norfolk Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Norfolk Christian focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 26 on Tuesday. As for Peninsula Catholic, they will head out on the road to square off against Steward at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Peninsula Catholic focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up nine on Tuesday.
