ROANOKE, Va. – Thursday night served us region semifinals from across the area. Region 1C girls played their games at Northside High School.
That’s where George Wythe battled Galax. In what was just a one point advantage for the Maroons at halftime, things quickly changed in the second half. George Wythe would outscore Galax 22-7 in the third quarter en route to the 56-38 win.
In the other Region 1C semifinal, Fort Chiswell pulled away from Narrows late to earn the 53-45 victory. So the Maroons and Pioneers will meet for the Region 1C championship on Saturday.
In Region 2C girls action, James River hosted Chatham. The Knights built a 26-9 lead in the third quarter but the Cavaliers mounted a comeback, coming within 5 points of the lead. However, the home court advantage helped in a big way, as James River went on to the 49-40 win to advance to the Region 2C championship where it will face Liberty on Friday night at Roanoke College.
Other semifinal results from Thursday are below.
BOYS:
-Region 1D: Chilhowie def. Eastside 68-61
-Region 2C: Floyd Co. def. Dan River 58-48
Nelson Co. def. Gretna 49-48
GIRLS:
-Region 1C: George Wythe def. Galax 56-38
Fort Chiswell def. Narrows 53-45
-Region 2C: James River def. Chatham 49-40
Liberty def. Gretna 71-41
-Region 3D: Lord Botetourt def. Abingdon 51-40
Staunton River def. Magna Vista 58-43