ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1995, Roanoke Times

DATE: Thursday, December 14, 1995            TAG: 9512140021
SECTION: SPORTS                   PAGE: B-3  EDITION: METRO 
                                             TYPE: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS 


BYRD SENDS BASSETT TO 62-48 LOSS

Chris Childress took advantage of Bassett standout Devonne Claybrooks' first-half foul trouble as William Byrd jumped out to a 20-point halftime lead and cruised to a 62-48 non-district boys' basketball victory Wednesday night in Bassett.

With Claybrooks sitting on the bench in the second quarter, Childress scored 11 of his game-high 25 points as the Terriers (3-0) outscored the Bengals 24-8 in the second quarter.

Bassett (3-2) cut the lead to 10 in the second half behind Claybrooks, who scored 18 of his 21 in the second half.

Tuesday's games

Craig County 61, Covington Boys Home 53: The Rockets did not have a field goal in the fourth quarter, but made 11 of 14 free throws in winning for the first time in two games. Previously unbeaten Boys Home trailed 19-6 after the first quarter, but got as close as five in the closing minutes. Sean Riddick had a game-high 22 points for the Indians (6-1). Dwayne Crawford and Jamie Fisher each had 17 for Craig County.

Girls, Cave Spring 88, Franklin County 31: Cheryl Rhodes had 21 points and Kristin Smith added 16 for the Knights (2-0, 1-0), who scored 30 points in the second quarter. Penee Clayborne had a team-high 15 points for host Franklin County (1-4 , 0-1).

NOTE: Please see microfilm for scores.


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