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Parry McCluer jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in cruising to a 58-35 non-district girls' basketball win against Eastern Montgomery Friday night in Buena Vista.

Parry McCluer held Eastern Montgomery to just two points in the second and third quarters, as the Blues claimed the 53-22 win in non-district boys' basketball action Friday night in Buena Vista.

In a battle of county rivals, Ashley King nailed a jumper with one second left in the game to propel James River to a thrilling 60-58 non-district girls basketball win over Lord Botetourt Wednesday night in Daleville.

Parry McCluer put this one away in the fourth quarter, as the Fighting Blues pulled away for a 53-36 non-district boys' basketball win against Auburn Monday night in Buena Vista.

Jordan Frango recorded a double-double, as she helped lead Craig County to its first win of the season, 45-42, over Eastern Montgomery Tuesday night in New Castle.

Despite a game-high 31 points from J.T. Shrader, Eastern Montgomery still came up short, 67-62, as Parry McCluer claimed a non-district boys' basketball win Saturday night in Elliston.

Parry McCluer earned its first win of the season, as the Fighting Blues defeated Eastern Montgomery 55-40 in non-district girls' basketball action Saturday evening in Elliston.

James River's Owen Deacon and Philip King were named the Defensive Player  and Coach of the Year, respectively, on the 2012 All-Pioneer District Football team.

When the Lady Blues of Parry McCluer take to the court this season, they will be counting on six returning players to help improve on last year's fourth place finish in the Pioneer District.

James River run in the state volleyball tournament came to an end Tuesday night, as host Gate City claimed a 25-12, 25-16 and 25-15 victory in the Group A, Division 2 quarterfinals.