The Blackstone Valley Prep PRIDE will be playing at home against the Hope Blue Wave at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Rhode Island (Blackstone Valley Prep is ranked 38th, while Hope is ranked 25th).
After a string of three wins, Blackstone Valley Prep's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They were outmatched by Johnston on the road and fell 53-23. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Blackstone Valley Prep has suffered yet this season.
Hope posted their biggest victory since December 15, 2023 on Wednesday. They blew past Providence Country Day 39-17. The win made it back-to-back wins for Hope.
Sa-moni McKay was the offensive standout of the game as she scored 14 points. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Hope's points.
Blackstone Valley Prep's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Hope, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Blackstone Valley Prep came up short against Hope in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 33-26. Will Blackstone Valley Prep have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.