Maury girls basketball is ready for Granby and everyone else

By Noah Krawchick Three seniors and the head coach from the Maury girls basketball team sat down with reporter Noah Krawchick during practice on Tuesday. Coach Julius Owens and seniors Arianna Owens, Myla Parker, and Camori Veal answered rapid-fire questions about the improved season and their basketball heroes while making some bold predictions. Arianna Owens NK: Who would you say you model your game after? … Continue reading Maury girls basketball is ready for Granby and everyone else

Maury boys basketball defeats Nansemond

By Grant Miller Maury High School’s boys basketball team won their second game in as many days on Saturday. After beating Churchland in Portsmouth on Friday, Maury defeated Nansemond 70-61 in Newport News Saturday, overcoming their defense with free throws and prolific scoring from senior forward Zachari Owens. Nansemond pressed hard for most of the game, making life difficult for the Commodores. However, Maury held … Continue reading Maury boys basketball defeats Nansemond

Maury boys basketball beats Churchland

By Grant Miller Maury High School boys basketball grabbed another win in Portsmouth. Maury defeated Churchland High School 63-55 on Friday, weathering Churchland’s comeback effort with defense and free throws. Maury’s stifling defense gave them a 15-point lead at halftime, but Churchland rallied in the fourth quarter, outscoring Maury 24-17. Maury made 12 of 18 free throws in the fourth quarter alone to maintain the … Continue reading Maury boys basketball beats Churchland

Maury girls basketball secures its fourth win

By Grant Miller The Maury High School girls basketball team showed up and showed out at Churchland on Friday. With a convincing victory of 56-10 against Churchland, Maury girls basketball won their fourth straight game to start the season with stifling defense. Head Coach Julius Owens praised his team’s defensive “toughness” after the game. “The girls have been working hard all year, ” Owens said. … Continue reading Maury girls basketball secures its fourth win

Maury boys basketball loses to Norview

By Grant Miller Maury High School’s boys basketball team lost to Norview on Wednesday. Despite a strong start, Maury took a 69-45 loss to Norview High School’s basketball team Wednesday night. Maury started the first half with hot shooting, including two threes in a row by sophomore guard Taberin Hawkins in the first quarter. Hawkins scored 11 of his team-leading 12 points in the first … Continue reading Maury boys basketball loses to Norview