GIRLS BASKETBALL: Chesapeake, Northeast Ready for Dena Bowl

Last time the girls varsity basketball teams of and met, the Cougars —which remains the team’s only win of the season.

The cross-town rivals will go at it again on Friday night and the Cougars will not only be looking for their second win of the season, they will also want to get a victory for their upperclassmen on senior night.

“Friday night is our senior night and we are honoring our two senior guards Ajee Lomax and Anna McMahon,” said Cougar coach Melanie Herget in an email.

As for Northeast, this will be the second time the Eagles have had to travel to Chesapeake this season, due to construction at their school leaving them without a gym. At 0-19, the Eagles will be looking for their first win of the season tomorrow night.

“The Northeast-Chesapeake matchup is always an exciting week for the girls,” said Northeast coach Patti Delfs in an email. “The girls have been working so hard this year and despite not winning a game all season, they are still battling and putting forth 100 percent effort each and every day. “

The Chesapeake seniors have also had a rough season thus far. The Cougars lost 53-42 Tuesday night against Broadneck, to fall to 16-1 on the season. A victory against their rivals would be solid senior night outcome.

Herget said the girls have been working hard at practice and are games.

“As a whole we have really come around the last few games and have worked pretty hard and came together as a team—staying in games against competitive teams,” Herget said. “We are continuing to focus on working hard, winning the 50/50 balls, and taking care of the ball. If we continue to do those things as a team we will finish the season strong.”

Despite both team’s struggles this season, the cross-town rivalry always proves to be an exciting matchup.

“I think when it comes to this rival matchup there is always a little bit more intensity for each team,” Delfs said. “I am looking forward to see the rematch on Friday night.”