The Portsmouth Christian Patriots will head out on the road to square off against the Westover Christian Academy Bulldogs on Tuesday. Portsmouth Christian is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak.
Portsmouth Christian is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Hampton Christian Academy on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Portsmouth Christian was dealt a 74-39 defeat at the hands of Hampton Christian Academy. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 360th, while the Warriors are ranked 161st).
Despite their loss, Portsmouth Christian saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Cloee Comberiati, who posted 14 points, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Patrick, who scored 12 points.
Meanwhile, Westover Christian Academy and Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but Westover Christian Academy had to settle for second. They took a 52-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ospreys. The Bulldogs have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second defeat in a row.
Portsmouth Christian will have to contain Emily Evans as she made an impact in Westover Christian Academy's last game. She dropped a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds. Evans is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in each of the last 15 games she's played. Another player making a difference was Chloe Smith, who had five points and 14 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Westover Christian Academy 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 18 consecutive contests.
Portsmouth Christian's record is now 5-16. As for Westover Christian Academy, their record now sits at 18-8.
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