Varina is 1-9 against Henrico since January of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Varina Blue Devils will host the Henrico Warriors at 6:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Varina is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Tuesday. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 38-35 heartbreaker at the hands of Patrick Henry. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since February 2, 2024.
Despite their defeat, Varina saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Solai Coleman, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds, was perhaps the best of all. That was a full 34.3% of Varina's points, marking the third time in a row she's posted more than a third of the team's points. Kaliyah Straughter was another key player, putting up three points in addition to 14 boards, seven blocks, and four steals.
Even though they lost, Varina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 27 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive boards in ten consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Henrico came up short against Hanover on Tuesday and fell 55-45.
Henrico's loss dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Varina, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Varina was dealt a bruising 63-24 loss at the hands of Henrico in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Varina have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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