Maury boys basketball bounces back against Cape Henry Collegiate

By Grant Miller After losing to Highland Springs High School last week, the Maury High School boys basketball team bounced back with a convincing victory. Maury boys basketball defeated Cape Henry Collegiate 70-40 at Norview High School on Saturday, mostly due to strong shooting in the first half. Maury went on the attack in the first two quarters, leading 46-17 by halftime. Sophomore guard Taberon … Continue reading Maury boys basketball bounces back against Cape Henry Collegiate

Maury girls basketball nearly takes the Boo Williams Classic

By Grant Miller Maury girls basketball made a strong showing in the Boo Williams Holiday Classic, advancing to the finals, but it wasn’t quite enough. Maury girls basketball suffered their first loss of the season in the championship round of the Boo Williams Holiday Classic on Saturday to Hampton Roads Academy. Maury beat Lakeland High School 51-29 on Thursday and then defeated Miller School 48-36 … Continue reading Maury girls basketball nearly takes the Boo Williams Classic

Maury’s girls and boys basketball teams defeat Granby

By Grant Miller Maury High School beat Granby High School twice Wednesday night. During Wednesday night’s doubleheader, Maury’s girls and boys basketball teams defeated Granby, and both games were competitive outings. Maury’s girls basketball team defeated Granby 61-58 in a nailbiter. Junior Sarajane Walker led all scorers with 22 points. Senior Myla Parker was Maury’s second leading scorer with 13 points. Maury’s boys basketball team … Continue reading Maury’s girls and boys basketball teams defeat Granby

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