THE SPORTS DESK
Prep Girls Basketball: Orange girls open season with victory
FROM STAFF REPORTS
ORANGE 63, NORTH STAFFORD 44
Markiana Smith scored 25 points to lead Orange to a 63–44 Commonwealth District victory against visiting North Stafford on Tuesday.
China Allen–Window led the Wolverines with 22 points.
Kiani Hudgens and Rebecca Harvey each had 10 points for the Hornets, who visit Albemarle on Friday.
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N. Stafford 8 7 17 12 — 44
Orange 10 13 18 22 — 63
Scoring
North Stafford (0–1, 0–1): Sam Barbarczuk 7, M. Cowling 2, Brianna Dotson 2, Tiffany Gwyn 9, Jo Schott 2, China Allen-Window 22. Totals: 15 12-14 44.
Orange (0–1, 0–1): Kiani Hudgens 10, Jada Davis 2, Ashante Demas 8, Rebecca Harvey 10, Markiana Smith 25, Ashleigh Williams 6, Nicole Shipley 2. Totals: 29 5-15 63.
Three-point goals: North Stafford 2 (S. Barbarczuk, T. Gwyn). Orange: none.
CAROLINE 76, ESSEX 51
Hope Toliver had 21 points and Jazmen Moore 16 as the Cavaliers opened their season with a win.
Caroline plays King William next Tuesday.
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Caroline 17 25 13 21 — 76
Essex 10 15 21 5 — 51
Scoring
Caroline (1–0): Jazmen Moore 16, Hope Toliver 21, Andrea Gray 0, Alexis Logan 5, Marquita Tillman 3, Morgan Woody 0, Shannon Mosby 8, Jayla McNeil 13, Bo Hayes 9, Nikia Robinson 3, Danielle Coleman 0.
Essex (0–1): Zenya Butler 13, Vickey Boone 4, Leyana Johnson 0, Jail’ah Rivers 10, Alyssa Brooks 9, Lindsey Saunders 0, Shay Nelson 12, Kiara Williams 2, Khalkha Brent 2, Audasia Kelly 0.
HIGHLAND 30, FREDERICKSBURG ACADEMY 23
Carolyn Topps had eight points to lead the Falcons in a nonconference loss.
Fredericksburg Academy hosts Faith Baptist on Monday.
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Highland 4 14 7 5 — 30
Fred. Academy 2 7 9 5 — 23
Scoring
Highland: Lauren Frye 5, Katie Meckus 2, Michelle Micchiche 3, Jessica Shaw 10, Shelby Thornhill 6, Granato 0, Mayer 4. Totals: 12 5-7 30.
Fredericksburg Academy (1–1): Simone Roberts 4, Sabrina Combs 2, Sarah Eadie 1, Kelsey Gedin 0, Courtney Hoffman 4, Jenna LeMay 0, Carolyn Topps 8, Emma Vance 2, Juliet Whitman 2. Totals: 10 2-7 23.
Three-point goals: Highland 1 (J. Shaw). Fredericksburg Academy 1 (C. Topps).
MASSAPONAX 60, STAFFORD 29
Brianne Comden opened the season with a triple-double, totaling 25 points, 16 rebounds and 10 steals, and also added two blocks for Massaponax in a Commonwealth District win.
Patrice Hounshell added 10 steals and eight assists for the Panthers, who visit Brooke Point on Thursday.
Grace Epps had 12 points to lead the Indians, who take on Hayfield at the Oakton Tip-Off Tournament on Thursday.
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Massaponax 18 8 16 18 — 60
Stafford 2 8 14 5 — 29
Scoring
Massaponax (1–0): Kayla Bowler 0, Kayla Chumley 4, Brianne Comden 25, Emma Grosskopf 4, Patrice Hounshell 11, Tamanya Jone 5, Victoria Washington 2, Alexis Willis 7, Cierra Wormely 2. Totals: 21 15-25 60.
Stafford (0–1): Kendall Parker 0, Jasmine McCord 0, India Kithcart 2, Alexis White 2, LeAsia Pennant 3, Grace Epps 12, Sam Thompson 8, Erin Reiley 2. Totals: 11 7–11 29.
Three-point goals: Massaponax 1 (P. Hounshell). Stafford: none.
FAITH BAPTIST 49, RICHMOND CHRISTIAN 30
Emily Conroe opened the season with 23 points, nine rebounds, nine steals and five assists to lead the Conquerors.
Faith Baptist hosts Grace Brethren on Thursday.
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Faith Baptist 12 12 12 13 — 49
Rich. Christian 2 12 5 11 — 30
Scoring
Faith Baptist (1–0): Bethlehem Cogan 1, Emily Conroe 23, Jessica Cornell 1, Noele Greenwood 0, Tamia Hazel 0, Ashlynn Morgan 8, Brooke Morgan 2, Saxon Shubert 14, Jenny Griner 0. Totals: 20 9-17 49.
Richmond Christian: Gee 0, Cooper 0, Nyquest 14, Gray 2, Hostelka 0, Lee 4, Tyler 0, Woodson 0, Stanley 6, Swiney 2, Snead 2. Totals: 12 4-10 30.
Three-point goals: Richmond Christian 2 (Nyquest 2).
RIVERBEND 36, BROOKE POINT 33
Candice Beverly had 13 points and—along with Carmen Beverly—led the Bears in rebounding in a season–opening Commonwealth District win.
Riverbend plays at Courtland today.
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Brooke Point 5 8 15 5 — 33
Riverbend 8 14 11 3 — 36
Scoring
Brooke Point (0–1, 0–1): Shannon Allison 12, Alandra Bandy 5, Ashlee Lowe 4, Rachael Payne 0, Valerie Poole 12, Dolores Sims 0, Paris Sowell 0. Totals: 14 5-12 33.
Riverbend (1–0, 1–0): Candice Beverly 13, Carmen Beverly 5, Lainey Harmon 1, Brittany Jacobs 3, Brittney Mason 0, Hailey McMahon 0, Hannah Stadtler 4, Ashley Vines 6, Ariyanna Young 4. Totals: 12 12-23 36.
Three-point goals: None.
SPOTSYLVANIA 53, FLUVANNA 41
Kortni Simmons had 20 points, 15 rebounds and seven steals to help Spotsylvania improve to 2–0 on the season. Bria Carter added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the Knights.
On Monday, Simmons had 24 points, 10 steals and eight boards, and Carter provided 18 points, 11 rebounds and three steals for Spotsylvania in a 63–20 win over Louisa.
