February 22, 2012

The Charlottesville boys followed up their district title win with a playoff victory Tuesday, defeating Fauquier 62-52. The win sets up a rematch with top seed and local rival Fluvanna on Thursday night. The Flucos blew past Warren County 83-56.

In the Region B quarterfinals, William Monroe opened on a 14-0 run against Buckingham, setting up a 73-50 victory. The fifth-ranked Knights were scoreless until 20 seconds to play in the first quarter. The No. 4 Dragons advance to play top seed Dan River on Thursday night at Amherst.

In girls action, No. 2 Monticello won their first every playoff game, edging Handley 49-46 in the Region II Division 3 opening round. That sets up a semifinal meeting with No. 2 Woodgrove who downed Charlottesville 58-25 to advance.

BOYS BASKETBALL
Region II, Division 3
Fluvanna 83, Warren Co. 56
Charlottesville 62, Fauquier 52
Monticello 67, Liberty-Bealeton 63

Region B Division I
William Monroe 73, Buckingham Co.

Region B Division II
Page 88, Madison 72

VIC Division II Tournament
Covenant School 73, Eastern Mennonite 59

VPL Quarterfinals
Woodberry 87, STAB 55

GIRLS BASKETBALL
Covenant 48, Steward 13
Miller 62, Chatham Hall 14

Region II, Division 3
Tuscarora 55, Warren Co. 38
Monticello 49, Handley 46
Woodgrove 58, Charlottesville 25