Cave Spring remained perfect in district play after picking up two wins in decidedly different fashion this week.
Last Friday, the Knights were pushed to the limit before defeating Blacksburg 50-43 at the Knight gym. Blacksburg had significant lapses at the end of both halves that enabled Cave Spring to secure the tough victory.
The Knights seemed to be in trouble with Blacksburg holding a 6-point lead late in the first half. But, the Bruins missed the front end of two free throw opportunities and turned the ball over on another trip down the court to allow Cave Spring to cut the deficit to one on five quick points by guard Adam Hager, including a 3-pointer as time expired.
Blacksburg only trailed 44-43 with under a minute left to play before Knight center Josh Henderson scored and Clay Lacy canned two free throws to secure the win. Henderson led the Knights with 12 points. Lacy tallied 10 with Hager and Mark Overstreet chipping in 9 each.
On Tuesday night, Cave Spring exacted revenge on Christiansburg, demolishing the Blue Demons and their ill-conceived man-to-man defense 94-60. Henderson poured in 30 points and Lacy had 19 in the rout.
Cave Spring returns to action Friday night against rival Hidden Valley at the Knights’ gym.
Recap and Photos by Bill Turner [email protected]