Big Fourth Quarter Lifts Giles Past AHS

PEARISBURG — A big fourth quarter was the key for the hosts here Tuesday night.
Giles put up 26 points in the final eight minutes, including 17-of-27 from the free throw line, in a 63-55 Three Rivers District girls basketball win over Alleghany.
Hailey Kirk led the Spartans (3-3 TRD, 9-6 overall) with 24 points, making 8-of-13 from the stripe in the final quarter.
Freshman Karsyn Reed added 20 for the winners.
Maggie Rooklin led the Mountaineers with 16 points, Darcy Ross scored 12 and Bailee Leitch had 10.
The Mounties (2-3 TRD, 10-4 overall) return home tonight to face off with Floyd County.
Alleghany’s junior varsity was a 38-29 winner Tuesday night.
Kendell Keene had 13 for AHS, while Averi Phillips scored 10.
Emalee Phillips with eight, Zamera Hayslett with five and Makayla Crowder with two completed the scoring.
Henzlee Eaton scored a game-high 11 points for the Spartans.