Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: SATURDAY, February 5, 1994 TAG: 9402050203 SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: C2 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY SOURCE: From staff reports DATELINE: HILLSVILLE LENGTH: Medium
The Blue Demons (8-8 overall, 2-1 in the district) switched to a zone defense in the second half to stop the Cavaliers (4-10, 0-4) inside. \
Giles 84
Shawsville 46
PEARISBURG - Sophomore Aaron Myers hit a career-high five 3-pointers for the Spartans (6-7, 6-5) in the Mountain Empire District victory over the Shawnees (0-14, 0-12). \
Floyd County 76
Bland 55
FLOYD - Jamie Warren scored a game-high 27 points and Jason Light had 26 as the Buffaloes (12-1, 11-1) rolled to the Mountain Empire District victory over the Rockets (8-8, 7-6). \
Grayson County 79
Auburrna 62
INDEPENDENCE - Bryan Boyer scored all but two of his 24 points in the second half as the Blue Devils (14-3, 12-2) pulled away from the Eagles (9-5, 8-4) in the Mountain Empire District. \
Narrows 62
Galax 54
GALAX - The Green Wave (4-8, 4-6) outscored the Maroon Tide 24-5 in the third quarter to pull away for the Mountain Empire District victory. Galax is 3-11, 3-9. \
Rocky Gap 79
Fort Chiswell 70
ROCKY GAP - Dale Martin's 20 points led a balanced attack as the Eagles (4-11, 4-9) downed the Rockets (7-8, 6-7) in the Mountain Empire District.
\ Mercer Christian 79
Gateway Christian 48
BLACKSBURG - Michael Bolton and Matthew Miller scored 19 points apiece as Mercer (11-3) ripped the Crusaders (4-5) in a non-district game. Ryan Gordon led Gateway with 16 points.
Mercer used a half-court press to take control in the third quarter, forcing numerous turnovers. \
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