Lynchburg - Seminole District leader Heritage had just six players available, but placed four of them in double figures as the Pioneer girls beat second-place Brookville 65-52 Monday night at Heritage.
Cameron Carter led Heritage with 15, Kadijah Anderson and BriAnna Paige added 13, Chantel Colmore 12 as the Pioneers built a 20-point lead at the half. The Bees pulled within nine with four minutes left, but could get no closer. Heritage improves to 17-and-2 overall, 9-and-0 in the Seminole District.
Anitra Thomas led Brookville with 12, Alexis Rosser added 9. Heritage increases its lead to three games in the district over Brookville and JF with three games to play. The Pioneers play at JF Thursday night.
Monday Full Court Press Scores:
GIRLS:
Heritage 65, Brookville 52
Jefferson Forest 50, Amherst Co. 36 - Kassie Hoag (JF) 19 pts.
L.C.A. 86, Roanoke Catholic 25 - Gena Penick (LCA) 19 pts., Raven Jefferson (LCA) 16 pts.
Timberlake 46, Holy Cross 39 - Lizzie Wilson (T) 23 pts.
Covington 48, Glenvar 45
Dayspring Christian Academy 43, Roanoke Valley Christian 31
James River-Buchanan 78, Northside 69
BOYS:
Amherst County 49, Brookville 48 - Mike Bond (A) 19 pts., 8 rebs., Ben Hogg (B) 21 pts.
Christiansburg 62, Dayspring Christian Academy 37
Dan River 69, Tunstall 41
Holy Cross Regional 40, Timberlake Christian 39
Jefferson Forest 52, Liberty 47 - Sam Price (JF) 12 pts.
