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Lancers scorch Cavs in second half of region semi

FINCASTLE – Lord Botetourt’s boys’ basketball season came to an end last week when the Cavaliers lost to Amherst, 77-49, in the Region III, Division 4 semifinal at Staunton River High School. The Cavs were one win away from making the state, but it would have taken a great effort to beat Amherst. “They... »

Botetourt advances to BRD semis with win over Eagles

FINCASTLE – The Lord Botetourt boys advanced to the Blue Ridge District semifinals with a 64-60 win over Staunton River in Daleville Monday. The semis are tonight at Rockbridge County High and LB will play Northside in the second game of a doubleheader. Botetourt came into the tournament as the third seed behind regular... »

Salem can create three-way tie for second in district with win at HV

SALEM – The Salem boys can create a three-way tie for second place in the River Ridge District with a win at Hidden Valley tonight. The Spartans will wrap the regular season with a jayvee game at 5:30 pm, followed by a varsity game. Salem comes into tonight’s game with a 4-5 district record... »

Terriers stun Rockbridge Co. in hoop regular season finale

VINTON – The William Byrd boys ended the basketball regular season with a bang Tuesday. Byrd upset Rockbridge County on the Wildcats’ home court, 66-61, in what amounts to a stunning upset. Byrd came into that game with a 6-15 record while Rockbridge was 19-1 and undefeated in Blue Ridge play, having already clinched... »

Look who’s back!!

SALEM – Is “Glenvar Basketball” back? By the crowd at the gym for the boys basketball game with Floyd last Friday, it just might be. The Highlanders thrilled a packed house with an 83-74 upset of Floyd County last Friday. Floyd came in as a top 10 team in the state Group A rankings... »

Byrd hoopsters drop a close one at Northside

VINTON – The William Byrd basketball team doesn’t have a great record, but the Terrier fans have gotten their money’s worth this season. Byrd has surely been in as many close games as any team in the Roanoke Valley. On Tuesday the Byrdmen played another nail-biter, coming out a few points short. Byrd dropped... »

Rockets miss out on two doubleheaders

NEW CASTLE – The Craig County basketball teams had two girls-boys doubleheaders postponed last week for different reasons, leaving the Rockets scrambling for make-up dates. A Craig varsity doubleheader at Highland last Thursday was postponed due to the threat of snow. It actually did end up snowing and Highland missed school on Friday, but... »

Blacksburg comes up short against Salem

Salem held Blacksburg to a mere point in the second quarter as the Spartans rallied to claim a 48-46 River Ridge District boys’ basketball win last Friday night in Salem. The Bruins (5-7, 0-2 RRD) staked out to an 18-10 lead after the opening quarter. The Spartans (8-4, 1-1 RRD) went on a 15-1... »

Busy week for Craig County boys

CRAIG COUNTY – The Craig County boys have a busy week with four games in six days as they try to pick up some wins. Craig comes into the week at 1-8. The Rockets were at Narrows on Monday hoping to avenge a prior loss, but results were too late for publication. Today, Wednesday,... »

No rust on Cavs as they open 2012 with two victories

BOTETOURT – The Lord Botetourt boys won their first two basketball games of the new year last week as they beat Jeffereson Forest at home and then won their district opener at William Byrd. Botetourt is back home this Friday to host Staunton River. Despite 14 days off over the holidays the Cavs didn’t... »