Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: FRIDAY, September 8, 1995 TAG: 9509080141
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B2 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
DATELINE: LENGTH: Medium
The Buffaloes' losses have come against teams from the Group AA Blue Ridge District, including Tuesday's loss to Salem that ended a two-year winning streak.
The Vikings held a 15-6 lead early, but Floyd County came back behind 3-pointers by Melissa Cantrell, Sara Conner and Stacy Wimmer. After an up-and-down game that featured several lead changes in the middle quarters, Northside sank nine of 15 free throws in the final period to seal the victory. Samantha Webb iced it by making four of four free-throw attempts in the final 90 seconds.
Amy Heath led Northside (2-3) early, scoring 10 of her 14 points in the first quarter in addition to her four assists. Sophomore Crystal Barrett was the leading scorer for the Vikings with 18 points, 12 in the second and third quarters, and grabbed 11 rebounds. Webb finished with nine points.
Cantrell led Floyd County (3-2) with 17 points, 12 of which came on 3-pointers. Conner finished with 12 points for the Buffaloes in the loss.
Lord Botetourt 64, James River 38: In Daleville, Sara Moore scored 18 of her game-high 27 points in the first half as the Cavaliers swamped their county rivals.
Moore led Lord Botetourt (5-0) to a 37-18 halftime lead and the Cavaliers never looked back.
James River (0-1) got 10 points from Julie Firebaugh.
Shawsville 60, Craig County 28: Megan Forster scored 20 points to lead the Shawnees in a non-district game.
Shawsville held the Rockets to five field goals in the game, two of those coming after halftime.
Beth Burdette and Sara Haygood scored 10 points for Shawsville. Bonnie Boardwine led Craig County (0-1) with 19 points.
see microfilm for box score
Keywords:
BASKETBALL
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