(Photography courtesy Tina Quesenberry)

Max Meadows…The Fort Chiswell Pioneers hit seven three’s in the first half and went on to defeat the Chilhowie Lady Warriors 66-50. Fort Chiswell was led by Gracie Robinson with 18 points. Alexandra Rakes pumped in 13 and Taylor Jones had 12. Savannah Dunford chipped in with nine points on three long jumpers as she saw her first action of the season, coming back from a knee injury.

The Lady Warriors got a game high 25 points from Rachel Hurley and 15 from Leah Kestner.

The Pioneers up 21-15 after the opening quarter outscored the Warriors 21-11 to take a 42-26 commanding lead into intermission. Four Lady Pioneers struck from behind the three-point line for the halftime margin.

“ I’m Happy with the way we play offense tonight,” said Lady Pioneer head coach Kristen Williams. “ I’m not to happy with the way we played defense, especially the second half. I know we hit lot of three’s but we didn’t take them at the right time. “ She then added,” It was real nice to have Savannah (Dunford) back out on the court tonight. I thought she played nervous but after she hit that first three she seemed to settle down some.”

All nine of the Pioneers got into the scoring column as they improved to 13-2 on the season. The Pioneers press seemed to wear the Warriors down as they also pushed the ball up court time and time again.

The Lady Pioneers junior varsity also win as they beat the Warriors 32-26. Kathy Musick has 12 points in the win. Teammates Jordan King had six and Haley Smith chipped in with five. Caitlin Pierce led the Warriors with 13 points.

Fort Chiswell 21 21 18 6-66

Chilhowie 15 11 11 13-50

FC (13-2) – Robinson 18, Rakes 13, Jones 12, Dunford 9, Musick 3, Harmon 4, Carroll 2, Booher 3, Watson 2

Chilhowie – Hurley 25, Kestner 15, Murphy 5, Martin 2, Greer 2, Gilbert 1