ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Tuesday, December 3, 1996 TAG: 9612030117
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
TYPE: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
Marty Stanley scored 27 points, but Carlisle was unable to overcame a sluggish second quarter and dropped a 75-60 decision to host Holy Cross on Monday night in the opener for both boys' teams.
John Bumgarner had 21 points to lead the Gaels, who outscored Carlisle 23-9 in the second period. Abe Hughes added 14 points and Bart Wheeler had 10.
Bath County 58, Riverheads 41: Travis McGlothlin and Chris Wright scored 14 points apiece to lead the Chargers past the Gladiators in a season-opening game in Hot Springs.
Philip Neff added 12 points and Eric Nielson 10 in a game that saw Bath County lead 22-20 at halftime. Wright also pulled down 10 rebounds for the Chargers, who shot 52 percent from the floor for the game.
Scott Schuler scored 16 points for Riverheads.
Timberlake Christian 96, Roanoke Valley Christian 89, 2 OT: Brian Morkion scored a game-high 33 points to lead the hosts to a double-overtime victory over the Eagles in the opener for both teams.
Mark DeLong scored 22 points for Roanoke Valley Christian.
Girls
Patrick Henry 39, Roanoke Catholic 36: The Patriots got 10 points each from Tanisha Durham and Troylenna Pate to edge the Celtics at Catholic's gym in the opener for both teams.
PH outscored the Celtics 16-4 in the third quarter to take control, then sealed the victory with its press in the final period.
Whitney Cummings led Catholic with 22 points, but only two other Celtics scored.
NOTE: Please see microfilm for scores.
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