The Avery Lady Vikings defeated host Cherryville 75-41 in the third place game Tuesday afternoon at Nixon Gymnasium during the BB&T Christmas Classic.Avery started slowly against the Lady Ironmen, trailing early on by as many as seven points, but the squad rallied to trail by only a single point at 30-29 at halftime.
The Big Red outscored Cherryville 46-11 over the final two quarters, leading by a 51-37 score after three periods and outscoring Cherryville with a 24-4 run to close the game.
Samantha Shook led the way with 15 points, with 14 from Katie Ellis, 12 from Elyse Perry, and eight points apiece from Allison Vance and Mercedes Bentley.
Tuesday's win came one day after a disappointing 61-49 loss to Hampton in the semis. Avery started the game on a 16-3 scoring run, but Hampton, the eventual tourney champ, roared back to take a two-point lead at 28-26 at halftime. A 17-6 scoring margin in the third quarter staked the Lady Bulldogs to a 45-32 advantage en route to the victory.
Lauren Avery led the Lady Vikings in the game with 12 points, with 11 points from Samantha Shook, 10 from Allison Vance, and four points from Hayley Pyatte, who appeared in the first game after being out due to illness.
Avery captured a thrilling 49-45 win in opening round action on Saturday. Avery was led by 16 points from Allison Vance, including a perfect 4 of 4 from the free throw line in the final 30 seconds of the contest to seal the victory.
The game was a physical affair throughout. Avery held a seven-point lead midway through the third period, but Rosman rallied to take a short-lived two-point lead.
Allison Vance and Katie Ellis were named to the All-Tournament Team for the Lady Vikings.
In boys action the Avery boys fell to host and eventual tournament champion Cherryville by the final score of 97-54. Erik Crank had 21 points for Cherryville.
The Vikings played better on Monday but fell by a 60-46 final score to South Point. The contest was tied at halftime, but a strong third period by South Point helped propel them to victory. Dustin Clarke led the Big Red with 24 points in the loss.
On Monday morning Avery played close with Hampton in the seventh-place game, but the Bulldogs stretched a three-point lead into a 34-24 halftime advantage. Avery outscored the Bulldogs 15-14 in the third to cut the lead to 48-39 and drew as near as seven points, but Hampton was too strong in the end as the Bulldogs took the 63-48 victory.
Dustin Clarke and Jared Ward were selected to the All-Tournament Team following the contest.
Avery travels to Mooresboro to take on Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Friday afternoon in varsity only contests. Action tips off with the girls contest starting at 6 p.m.
The Vikings played better on Monday but fell by a 60-46 final score to South Point. The contest was tied at halftime, but a strong third period by South Point helped propel them to victory. Dustin Clarke led the Big Red with 24 points in the loss.On Monday morning Avery played close with Hampton in the seventh-place game, but the Bulldogs stretched a three-point lead into a 34-24 halftime advantage. Avery outscored the Bulldogs 15-14 in the third to cut the lead to 48-39 and drew as near as seven points, but Hampton was too strong in the end as the Bulldogs took the 63-48 victory.
Dustin Clarke and Jared Ward were selected to the All-Tournament Team following the contest.
Avery travels to Mooresboro to take on Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy on Friday afternoon in varsity only contests. Action tips off with the girls contest starting at 6 p.m.
