ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times
DATE: Friday, January 24, 1997 TAG: 9701240052
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-7 EDITION: METRO
TYPE: HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
SOURCE: FROM STAFF REPORTS
North Cross forward Michele Hamilton scored 17 points and grabbed 15 rebounds Thursday to lead the Raiders to a 33-21 come-from-behind Blue Ridge Conference victory over visiting Virginia Episcopal.
North Cross (7-4, 6-2) outscored Virginia Episcopal 16-3 on the scoreboard and 8-1 from the free-throw line in the final quarter to secure the win.
Sarah Boxley Parrott hauled in 10 rebounds for the Raiders.
Boys
Lynchburg Christian 66, Carlisle 57: The Bulldogs went on an 8-0 run with four minutes to play and pulled away from Carlisle for a Virginia Independent Conference victory in Lynchburg.
The Chiefs (5-6, 4-4) were led by Marty Stanley's 22 points. Brandon Page added 16 and Chad Martin had 11.
Wednesday's games
Pocahontas (W.Va.) 64, Bath County 62, OT: The Warriors blew a big lead, then dispatched the Chargers in overtime in a non-district game in Hot Springs. Adam Grist had a game-high 24 points for Bath County (5-4).
Graham 70, Pulaski County 60: The G-Men scored 46 first-half points on blistering 64 percent shooting from the floor and held on to beat the Cougars in a non-district game in Dublin. Pulaski County (8-4), which was led by sophomore Dorian Hendricks' career-high 30 points, couldn't overcome a 17-point halftime deficit.
NOTE: Please see microfilm for scores.
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