Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SATURDAY, April 16, 1994 TAG: 9404160061
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-3 EDITION: STATE
SOURCE: From staff reports
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
Wheeler collected three hits, including two doubles, driving in four runs to lead the Fighting Blues (1-5 overall, 1-1 in the Pioneer District). He also went the distance, scattering eight hits and striking out five.
It was 5-5 going to the sixth inning, but Wheeler singled to drive in two runs.
Bath County was led by sophomore catcher Cory Wolfe, who had three hits and an RBI. Bath County is 5-3 overall and 1-2 in the district.
In other baseball:
In Rocky Mount, David Webster (2-1) pitched a one-hitter as Franklin County beat Patrick Henry 10-0 in a Roanoke Valley District game shortened to five innings because of the "slaughter rule."
Riley Hodges went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, and Sheldon Bower was 2-for-3 with three RBI for the Eagles (6-2, 4-0). Ryan Johnston had the lone hit for PH (1-5, 1-3).
In the New River District opener for both teams, Radford (5-7) rolled to a 15-6 victory over Blacksburg (2-5). Ryan Brittle had three hits in three at-bats with two RBI, and Derek Englehard added three hits in four at-bats with three RBI to pace the offense. Blacksburg's Jay Safford went 2-for-3 and Clay Scott was 3-for-4. Pitcher Brian Smith homered for the Indians.
Kevin Anderson smashed a three-run homer in the first inning as Grayson County swamped Galax 17-1 in the Mountain Empire District opener for both teams.
Teammate Bobby Cheeks went 2-for-4, hit a home run, scored four runs and had three RBI for the Blue Devils (5-3, 1-0). Pitcher Wes Selfe (3-1) held the Maroon Tide to two hits.
\ BOYS' SOCCER: Northside defeated visiting Rockbridge County 4-2 in a Blue Ridge District game. Ben Caldwell scored one goal and assisted on another for the Vikings (2-2, 2-0).
In Blacksburg, the 1993 Group AA state champion downed Christiansburg 4-1.
The Blue Demons (5-2, 0-1) took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Sam Nokuri, who played for the Indians last year. Blacksburg (6-0-1, 2-0) rallied on goals by Steve Cherry and two by Gregg Adamo to take a 3-1 lead at intermission.
In Rocky Mount, Franklin County tied GW-Danville 3-3 in a non-district game. Keith Mattson had two goals and an assist to lead Franklin County (2-2-2). Paul Lawrence scored two for GW (1-3-1).
In Pearisburg, Giles tied Marion 1-1 in a non-district game. Giles got the tie when Jason Butler scored. Giles is 2-3-1.
\ GIRLS' SOCCER: At River's Edge, unbeaten Patrick Henry won its fifth game by beting Magna Vista 4-0 in a non-district contest as Holly Spraker, Ayisha Whitenack, Sarah Mercer and Sarah Sharpley scored goals.
At William Byrd, Roanoke Catholic beat William Byrd 3-0 on goals by Christy Hinman, Elaine Ronquillo and Meave O'Meara. Catholic is 1-3-1.
At Cave Spring Junior High, Cave Spring edged Salem 2-1 on goals by Ann Schleupner and Shaleigh Wright. Salem's Heather Moore scored the opening goal. Cave Spring is 6-0.
\ BOYS' TENNIS: Two-time defending Group A state champion Glenvar rolled to a 8-1 victory over Floyd County on the Highlanders' court. Nick Varney, Josh Williamson and Glen Hambrick remained unbeaten in singles this spring. Varney is a two-time Group A state champion.
In Salem, Kevin Dalal defeated Robert Gibb 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (8-6) in a three-hour match at first singles to spark 1993 Group AA state champion Salem to a 6-3 victory over Blacksburg. It was the first time the teams had met since the Spartans won 5-4 in a state semifinal last year.
by CNB