UPDATE: The Kellam Knights’ boys and girls basketball teams delivered commanding performances against Kempsville, securing victories of 74-58 and 77-26 respectively, in a thrilling doubleheader that just wrapped up.
The boys’ game featured standout play from Brody Cooper, who scored 19 points and dished out six assists. Trey Barnhart contributed significantly with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Ben Johnson added 10 points and five rebounds. For Kempsville, Christian Lynch shined with an impressive 33 points, though it wasn’t enough to secure a win.
In a dominating display, the girls’ team was led by Mia Spain, who netted 24 points, supported by Kate Spain with 17 points. The Knights established a commanding lead, ending the first half at 48-12. Laurel Dick also contributed 12 points to the victory.
These results are part of a series of eye-catching performances across local high school basketball. In other notable games, the #3 Menchville girls crushed Warwick 85-24, with Maddie Leach scoring 22 points and TaNya Henson achieving a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, #2 Hampton’s boys edged out #6 Denbigh in a close matchup, with a final score of 49-44.
As the season progresses, these victories highlight the growing intensity and excitement within high school basketball. Fans are eager to see how the teams will adapt and compete in upcoming matchups.
Stay tuned for more updates as the basketball season heats up in the coming weeks!
