Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: WEDNESDAY, December 21, 1994 TAG: 9412210106
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B4 EDITION: STATE
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
DATELINE: INDEPENDENCE LENGTH: Long
Boyer scored 14 points to go with 13 rebounds as Grayson (4-0 overall) came back from a 14-6 deficit early in the second period to lead 25-23 at halftime. Grayson built a 10-point fourth-quarter lead then hung on while missing the front end of four one-and-one free-throw opportunities in the final minute.
Chad Shaffner led the winners with 15 points, while Russ Lambert also added 14 points. The visiting Buffaloes (3-1 overall) were led by Brian Harmon's 14 points.
Rocky Gap 69
Shawsville 47
SHAWSVILLE - Will Dodson scored 11 of his 16 points in the second quarter as the Eagles pulled away for a Mountain Empire District road victory.
It was Shawsville's 43rd consecutive loss. The Shawnees, led by Jeremy Nichols' 11 points, fell behind 38-20 by halftime.
Dodson, who had four 3-point goals, and Eric Faulkner shared game-high scoring with 16 apiece for Rocky Gap.
Martinsville 73
Patrick County 58
STUART - Michael Martin scored a game-high 31 points as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten with a Piedmont District road victory.
Martinsville (6-0 overall and Piedmont) doubled the Cougars 22-11 on the scoreboard in the second quarter, building a 16-point halftime advantage.
Patrick County (2-4 overall, district) was paced by 21 points from Wes Jones.
Fieldale-Collinsville 79
Magna Vista 74
RIDGEWAY - Nat Law scored 30 points, including four 3-pointers, as the Cavaliers downed the Warriors in a Piedmont District game.
The Warriors were consistent through the first three quarters, scoring 61 points, but fell apart in the fourth period and dropped their fourth game of the season.
Elliot Milner led Magna Vista with 15 points and eight rebounds. Jermaine Simmons and Tony Hagwood each scored 13 points.
Delvin Joyce added 13 points and David Hairston 10 for Fieldale-Collinsville.
Bath County 53
Parry McCluer 51
BUENA VISTA - Patrick Lennon hit the basket that forced overtime and the game-winner in the extra period as the Chargers handed the Fighting Blues its first loss of the season in an early-season Pioneer District showdown.
Lennon led the way for the Chargers (5-2 overall, 2-1 district) with 17 points. David Buzzard added 14 points, including three 3-pointers.
Nathan Floyd scored 14 points to lead Parry McCluer (6-1, 0-1). The 1994 Group A runners-up had a chance to win in regulation and to tie in overtime but missed both shots. Brandon Garrett had 13 points and Carl Sanderson added 10 for Fighting Blues.
Craig County 73
Highland 70
NEW CASTLE- Craig County held off Highland's 36-point fourth quarter as the Rockets squeaked by the Rams 73-70 in a Pioneer District game.
Jamie Fisher led Craig County (2-2, 1-0) with 29 points, including eight 3-pointers. Robby Huffman also helped the Rockets with 24 points and 11 rebounds.
Highland (0-2, 0-1) was led by Brian Weiner's 19 points and T.J. Honaker's 17, which included three 3-pointers. Jacob Hull added 16 points for the Rams.
PH-Glade Spring 63
Rural Retreat 39
RURAL RETREAT - Eric Reynolds scored 14 points and Chris Castle added 13 to lead the Rebels past the Indians in a Hogoheegee District game.
Reynolds scored 11 of his 14 in the first half and Castle chipped in 12 of his 13 in the first half as Glade Spring jumped out to a 35-12 halftime lead and never looked back.
Rural Retreat (0-5) got 10 points from W.K. Smith.
Alleghany 54
James Monroe (W.Va.) 52
LOW MOOR - Todd Crawford scored six of his team-high 14 points on 3-pointers in the third quarter that sparked the Mountaineers to a non-district victory over James Monroe (W.Va.).
Alleghany (5-1) trailed 26-23 at halftime but outscored James Monroe 18-14 in the third to take the lead. Donnie Costigan added five points in the quarter and finished with 12. Rashad Worth also added 12 points.
Jamie Fox led James Monroe with 14 points.
Bland 57
Giles 48
BLAND - The Rockets picked up the defensive intensity in the second half to rally from an 18-point deficit for a non-district victory over the Spartans.
Shannon Havens led Bland (1-1) with 20 points and David Lambert added 12
Anthony Myers scored 13 points and Josh Stephens and Adam Jones added 10 each for Giles (2-2).
Auburn 84
Fort Chiswell 63
RINER - Jon Reed scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Eagles past the Pioneers in a non-district game.
Reed scored 23 points in the second half as Auburn (5-1) outscored Fort Chiswell 49-34 to break the game open.
Reed also had four steals and six assists. to account for 44 of Auburn's 84 points.
Terry Millirons added 18 points - 13 in the first half - and six rebounds for the Eagles.
Jody Burnett led Fort Chiswell with 18 points and Gary Arnold added 13.
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