ROANOKE TIMES

                         Roanoke Times
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DATE: SATURDAY, February 13, 1993                   TAG: 9302130200
SECTION: SPORTS                    PAGE: B2   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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WYTHE WINS DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL TITLE

At Wytheville, George Wythe swept through the Hogoheegee District regular season and tournament without losing a match, capping that run with a 15-1, 15-5 victory over Northwood in the district tournament championship game Thursday night.

The Maroons (21-0) reached the championship game by defeating Chilhowie 15-4, 15-8 in the semifinals. The Panthers (11-6) fought off Lebanon 15-6, 7-15, 15-12 in the semifinal.

George Wythe and Northwood advance to the Region C tournament on Feb. 20 at George Wythe High School. George Wythe will play the runner-up from today's Mountain Empire District tournament, and Northwood will play the runner-up from today's Pioneer District tournament.

Gretna, Bassett, Tunstall and Patrick County advanced to the semifinals of the Piedmont District volleyball tournament with wins Friday at Tunstall.

Gretna defeated Dan River 15-0, 15-1; Tunstall topped Chatham 15-11, 15-0; Bassett beat Laurel Park 15-8, 15-3; and Patrick County held off Martinsville 9-15, 15-2, 15-11.

Today's semifinals pit Gretna against Tunstall at 1 p.m. and Bassett against Patrick County at 2:30. The championship game is scheduled for 4.



by Archana Subramaniam by CNB