2013-02-07

JR dominates Rams



MONTEREY — James River pulled away in the second quarter and defeated Highland 69-37 last Wednesday in Pioneer District boys’ basketball action. Highland County hung tough with James River through the opening quarter and only trailed by three after the opening period, 13- 10. The Knights took control in the second, outscoring the Rams 18-6 to break the game open […]

Ram girls no match for Blues



MONTEREY — The Highland girls’ basketball team had no answers for the visiting Fighting Blues of Parry McCluer Tuesday night in an 88-23 loss. The Blues led 22-9 after the first quarter, and that pretty much sealed the Rams’ fate. By halftime, Highland trailed 46-14. The second half was a repeat performance of the first for Parry McCluer, as they […]

Turnovers hurt Bath in loss to Parry McCluer



HOT SPRINGS — The Lady Chargers continued to struggle with turnovers last Saturday when they fell to Parry McCluer 48-18. The Chargers started well and matched the Blues point for point most of the first quarter before a late surge gave the Blues an 11-6 lead at the end of the period. The Chargers would get no closer. Parry McCluer […]

Scoreless first quarter dooms Highland girls



MONTEREY — James River outscored Highland 30-0 in the first quarter last Wednesday and went on to win a girls’ basketball matchup 72-26. Highland took a slim 13-12 advantage in the second quarter, but still trailed 42-13 at halftime. Burgundy Hicks scored eight of her team-high 13 points in the second period. The second half found the Rams struggling to […]

Grace Christian squeaks by HHS



STAUNTON— Despite having only six players available, and finishing the game with only four on the court, Highland played Grace Christian down to the wire last Saturday before falling 45-41. After a competitive first half, the Rams had a chance for a much-needed win. Both teams played hard and traded basket for basket and at the break the game was […]

Blues pull away in 2nd quarter



BUENA VISTA — Parry McCluer pulled away in the second quarter last Thursday and defeated Bath County 70-43. The Chargers started well, matching the Blues almost point for point for the first quarter. Bath trailed 16-14 at the end of one period. The Blues changed their defense in the second quarter, going with a half-court trap that stalled the Charger […]

Cougars beat BC girls



HOT SPRINGS — Covington jumped to a 16-4 lead after one quarter and never looked back in a 47-24 girls’ basketball win over Bath County last Wednesday. The Chargers’ offense was a little more efficient in the second quarter, but the Cougars were still able to extend their lead and held a 30-13 halftime advantage. Covington continued to pull away […]

Chargers get big win on Senior Night



HOT SPRINGS — Bath County has been looking for a district win for a while now, and the search came to an end Tuesday night with a runaway 67-34 win over Craig on Senior Night. Following the honoring of Chris Nichols, the team’s lone senior, the Chargers came out swinging, setting the tone for the game with a 27-8 first […]

Bath keeps lady Rams winless in district play



MONTEREY — The Bath County Chargers started the game on fire Monday night and used a big first quarter to defeat the Highland Rams 45-30 in Pioneer District girls’ basketball action. The Chargers started the game on a 10-0 run and held the Rams scoreless for more than four minutes before Highland’s Chelsey Isles scored on a layup to give […]

Boys get 2nd district win



NEW CASTLE — The Bath County boys’ basketball team picked up its second Pioneer District win of the season Monday night with a 66-50 decision over Craig County. The Chargers took an early lead, outscoring the Rockets 20-12 in the first quarter. Both teams put up 16 points in a competitive second period and Bath led 36-28 at halftime. The […]