Battle For Virginia Beach: Princess Anne Versus Catholic

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1st Quarter – Establishing Control</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Princess Anne set the tone early with pace, pressure, and shot-making. [player_tooltip player_id='443350' first='Micah' last='Ojo'] was extremely active on both ends, knocking down a three, converting a two-point basket, and<br>filling the stat sheet with a steal and a rebound. [player_tooltip player_id='808832' first='Jizelle' last='James'] made an immediate impact offensively, scoring on a strong two-point finish, a put-back, and a made three, showing her ability to score in multiple ways.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For Catholic [player_tooltip player_id='443366' first='Justice' last='Brown Jones'] attacked the paint and earned trips to the free-throw line twice, demonstrating an advanced understanding of how to draw contact and pressure the defense. Despite her aggression, Princess Anne's defensive activity limited Catholic's rhythm.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Score: Princess Anne 20, Catholic 6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2nd Quarter – Defensive Dominance &amp; Shot Creation</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Princess Anne extended the lead through defensive intensity and perimeter shooting. [player_tooltip player_id='912140' first='Bahaar' last='Grewal'] knocked down two three-pointers in the quarter, providing strong floor spacing and confidence from deep. [player_tooltip player_id='443350' first='Micah' last='Ojo'] took over defensively, recording multiple blocks, a steal leading directly to a score, and continuing to disrupt passing lanes and driving angles. [player_tooltip player_id='808832' first='Jizelle' last='James'] added to her scoring total, remaining aggressive and efficient. Catholic showed flashes of fight [player_tooltip player_id='443366' first='Justice' last='Brown Jones'] secured a rebound, [player_tooltip player_id='746290' first='Sydney' last='Youngblood'] converted at the free-throw line, and [player_tooltip player_id='1058489' first='Evie' last='Ducharme'] finished an and-one after rebounding through contact. Still, Princess Anne controlled tempo and momentum.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Halftime Score: Princess Anne 37, Catholic 17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3rd Quarter – Team Basketball &amp; Separation</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The third quarter was the most complete stretch for Princess Anne. Ball movement, defensive communication, and unselfish play stood out. [player_tooltip player_id='808832' first='Jizelle' last='James'] opened with a made three-pointer, continuing the perimeter success. [player_tooltip player_id='443350' first='Micah' last='Ojo'] anchored the defense with another block, setting the tone inside. [player_tooltip player_id='808832' first='Jizelle' last='James'] added a composed two-point basket, and the offense flowed smoothly with multiple players contributing. Princess Anne's ability to defend, push in transition, and share the ball led to clean looks and efficient scoring, turning the game into a decisive advantage.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Score after 3rd: Princess Anne 55, Catholic 25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4th Quarter – Game Management</strong><br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the outcome decided, both teams emptied their benches. Princess Anne maintained structure and composure while protecting the lead, and Catholic followed suit by removing<br>starters. The pace slowed, and the focus shifted to development and closing the game cleanly.<br></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Final Score: Princess Anne 67, Catholic 39</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Overall Takeaway<br>Princess Anne displayed a high-level collective effort, highlighted by elite defensive activity, disciplined ball movement, and balanced scoring. [player_tooltip player_id='443350' first='Micah' last='Ojo'] stood out as a disruptive two-way presence, while [player_tooltip player_id='808832' first='Jizelle' last='James'] proved to be a reliable, versatile scorer. [player_tooltip player_id='443366' first='Justice' last='Brown Jones'] showed promise with her ability to get to the free-throw line and play through contact, but Princess Anne's depth and team defense ultimately controlled the game from start to finish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->