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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1972
Page
6
Woodbridge toppled James Wood 60 to 53 as the Colonels drop their final regular season game but gain Commonwealth District Tournament entry versus Stafford. Jim Barton led Wood with 13 points including key late baskets while Wood's early turnovers and press defense hampered them.
Luray Bulldogs built an 11 point second half lead to beat William Monroe Green Dragons 69 57. Randy Powell led the Green Dragons with 22 points and 14 foul shots to keep pace early, while Cliff Berrington erupted for 31 for Luray. Errington added 10 and Tom Byrd 11 for the Bulldogs as Rick Medley and Dave Eyre boosted JW team depth. The JV fell 41 39 to the Baby Wikes. Commonwealth District Tournament opens Friday with Colonels vs Stafford Indians at Handley Gym.
Potomac State defeated Shenandoah College 84 to 75 in Shingleton Gym, taking advantage of a cold shooting night for Shenandoah. The Hornets trailed 40 35 at halftime as Potomac State surged after the break to secure the win in Keyser West Virginia.
Montevideo Maroons avenge a season loss by defeating the Rappahannock Raps 51 to 36. Poindexter led with 20 points, Conger 11, Fanlay 10, and Jerry Black scored 33 for Shenandoah rivals in the tournament context.
Stafford closes the regular season as district champions after a 60 to 50 win over Lone Black Knights. Trailing by four at halftime, Cooper scored 23 points on 10 field goals and 3 free throws, with Minor adding 14. Arnette led Lone Black Knights with 15 points on six field goals and three free throws.
In a tight defensive game Albemarle outscored Garfield 19-14 in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 47-39 victory. Greg Barbour led Albemarle with 14 points while William Banks tallied 10 for Garfield.
Tom Catlett of the James Wood Colonels shows fine form with a hook shot as JW loses to Woodbridge 60 53 in the season finale. Catlett scores 10 points in the game.
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