Kier leads Spotswood to 3A final at VCU Siegel Center
Justin Kier scored a game high 35 as Spotswood held off Hopewell 85-75 to reach Wednesday's Group 3A title game at Virginia Commonwealth University's Siegel Center. SHS improved to 29-0 and will face the winner of Northside versus George Wythe in the state final.
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Spotswood
Hopewell
Virginia Commonwealth University
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SHS
Northside
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Blazers
Spotswood Claims Regional Title In 3A West Showdown
Spotswood High School junior guard Justin Kier anchored defense on Northside’s top post and guard, finishing with a team leading 20 points as the Trailblazers won 72 65 to seal a second regional championship in three years. SHS (28 0) advances to face Hopewell in the state semifinals at Siegel Center, Richmond. Northside, 23 6, saw four starters foul out after 3 quarter.
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Spotswood High School
Justin Kier
Kier
Northside
SHS
Spotswood
Trailblazers
Blazers
Lord Botetourt
George Wythe
Hopewell
Siegel Center
Richmond
Kevin Saylor
VCU
Knights deny Spotswood in 3A West showdown comeback
Turner Ashby sophomore Hope Simmons scored 25 points, including a buzzer beater three, as TA defeated defending state champion Spotswood 49 43 in the 3A West regional quarterfinals. McKenzie Jenkins led SHS with 12 points in a tough loss and Lakeside guard Kierstin Roadcap added strong support. Simmons scored 13 straight early, then clutch free throws in the final minute preserved the win.
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Hope Simmons
Turner Ashby
Simmons
Spotswood
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SHS
Chris Dodson
McKenzie Jenkins
Knights
Rob Lovell
Dodson
Jenkins
Trailblazers
Reagan Houlbrooke
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