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Indian wrestlers finish second in tourney

Final score: 49-45

Bland County loses 61-41

Eastep scores 17

Behind the duo of Andrew Hamm with 18 points and 19 rebounds and Hody Viars with 25 points, the Fort Chiswell Pioneers overcame their cold shooting and the tenacious defense of Pocahontas to defeat the Indians 65-59 in a Mountain Empire District boys’ basketball game played Friday night at the Fort.

If there were any doubts about which team would win after the first quarter, they were dashed by halftime. The George Wythe Maroons led by 22 points at the half and then coasted to a 101-51 victory over the Northwood Panthers in a Hogoheegee District boys’ basketball game played Friday night at GWHS.

The Fort Chiswell Lady Pioneer basketball team played host to Pocahontas Friday night in a Mountain Empire District contest.
FC Coach Kristen Williams’ ladies jumped out to a 30-0 first quarter lead and coasted to the 72-23 win.
Kendra Vaughan led all scorers with 23 points, while FC’s Paige Quesenberry and Nancy Thacker added 13 and 12 points apiece. Carlyta Hamm led FC in rebounding with nine, while Brittany Pinnix added seven.

The Fort Chiswell Lady Pioneer basketball team played host to Pocahontas Friday night in a Mountain Empire District contest.
FC Coach Kristen Williams’ ladies jumped out to a 30-0 first quarter lead and coasted to the 72-23 win.
Kendra Vaughan led all scorers with 23 points, while FC’s Paige Quesenberry and Nancy Thacker added 13 and 12 points apiece. Carlyta Hamm led FC in rebounding with nine, while Brittany Pinnix added seven.

Former RR player honored at the college level