by Lisa Hinton-Valdrighi
One title down, two to go.
The Red Devils wrapped up an unbeaten regular season two weeks ago then captured the Northern Neck District tournament crown Thursday, February 16, with a 60-36 win over Westmoreland.
In the third meeting of the season for the Eagles and Devils, play was close for all of eight minutes when the two teams traded shots for a 12-12 tie at the end of one. Sparked by 10 points from Troy Henderson, the Devils went on a 19-5 run in the second quarter for a 31-17 lead at the half. The Eagles got a field goal each from Vaughn Harris and Zomari Sutton and a free throw from Kevin Ellis.
Harris turned in the only double digit performance for WHS with 11 points, including four of his team’s nine in the third.
Lancaster held a comfortable 44-26 lead after three quarters.
Tr. Henderson led seven LHS scorers with 22 points. Tyson Henderson contributed 14 and Daveon Smith nine.
The Devils advanced to the tournament final with a 56-point win over Northumberland in the semifinals and Westmoreland earned a championship spot with a one-point victory, 49-48, over Essex.
The Trojans got their revenge this week, beating the Eagles, 64-52, in a Region 1A quarterfinal game.
Lancaster defeated Northumberland 81-25 in another quarterfinal game and were scheduled to host Essex on Wednesday, February 22 . . . .
