Lady Mounties Drop Three Rivers District Opener

RADFORD — Alleghany cut a 17-point second half deficit down to three late in the game here Friday.
It was as close as they could get.
Radford jumped to a 22-11 lead after one and held off the Mountaineers in the Three Rivers District opener for both teams, 63-52.
Charlie Dietz led the Bobcats (1-0 TRD, 4-4 overall) with 18 points, while Jada Dean tossed in 13.
Radford made 25-of-35 free throws in the game, including 11-of-17 in the final period.
Alleghany was led by Maggie Rooklin’s 18 points and 10 from Darcy Ross.
The Mountaineers (0-1 TRD, 8-2 overall) now break for the holidays before a home game against Glenvar on Monday, January 7.
Alleghany’s junior varsity team stayed unbeaten with a 39-34 win in Friday’s first game.
Kendell Keene had a big 24-point game for the winners.
Zamera Hayslett added seven for the Mounties, Averi Phillips scored six and Emma Williams had two.
Laney Cline led Radford with 13 points.
Alleghany led 19-17 at the half.