L.C. Bird girls (13-5) L.C. Bird 58Huguenot 39Bird stats: S’Zahria Jones 14 pts, 7 reb, 3 stl; Alexis Miller 11 pts, 5 stl; Kielle Shaw 10 points 7 asst, 5 stl. L.C. Bird 59Clover Hill 41Bird stats: Kyah Smith 17 pts, 6 reb, 4 stl; S’Zahria Jones 14 pts, 6 reb; Kielle Shaw 13 pts, 9 asst; 4 stl Midlothian 48L.C. Bird 44Bird stats: S’Zahria Jones 13 pts, 9 reb; Kielle Shaw 9 pts, 4 asst L.C. Bird boys (15-4) L.C. Bird 64Huguenot 55Stats not reported L.C. Bird 72Clover Hill 58Stats not reported L.C. Bird 59Midlothian 27Stats not reported L.C.…

With just under a month left in the regular season, Village News area basketball teams are readying themselves and jockeying for playoff position as the season wears on. Four teams got through the week unscathed in the loss column. The Meadowbrook and Thomas Dale boys both won their only games of the week. The Monarchs dispatched Prince George, while the Knights took care of Dinwiddie. The Carver Academy boys won both of their games, defeating Charles City and West Point. On the girls side, Meadowbrook extended their winning streak to three games, defeating both Thomas Dale and Dinwiddie. Kyah Smith…

L.C. Bird boys (11-4) L.C. Bird 67Powhatan 36Stats not reported Manchester 54L.C. Bird 32Stats not reported Western Branch 56L.C. Bird 39Bird stats: Keyontae Lewis 13 pts, 10 reb; Yuri Manns 8 pts; Aubriel Wingfield 7 pts; Bryce Blaine 6 pts L.C. Bird girls (11-5) King’s Fork 45L.C. Bird 32Bird stats: Kameron Brown 12 pts; Kyah Smith 10 pts, 5 reb; S’Zahria Jones 10 pts, 6 reb L.C. Bird 65Powhatan 50Bird stats: S’Zahria Jones 22 pts, 19 reb, 5 stl, 3 asst, 2 blk; Kyah Smith 16 pts, 4 reb, 4 asst; Alexis Miller 9 pts, 9 reb, 4 stl; Kielle…

Turning in the best week were the L.C. Bird boys (11-2), knocking off George Wythe, Monacan and James River. The season has been successful despite them only retaining one player, senior point guard Tyler Henderson, with any significant varsity experience. Henderson, leading a young group, dished out ten assists in a victory over Monacan. There’s little doubt that at least a couple of those were to Promyse Ferguson, who connected on seven of eight three-point attempts in the win. L.C. Bird basketball player Promyse Ferguson. Also completing an all-win week were once again the Lady Warriors of Matoaca (12-1). The…

L.C. Bird boys (11-2) L.C. Bird 59George Wythe 44Stats not reported L.C. Bird 61Monacan 46Bird stats: Promyse Ferguson 23 pts (7-8 3pt), 3 reb; Tyler Henderson 22 pts, 10 asst, 4 stl; Keyontae Lewis 8 pts, 5 reb, 2 blk; Bryce Blaine 6 pts, 5 reb L.C. Bird 58James River 49Stats not reported L.C. Bird girls (9-4) L.C. Bird 63George Wythe 17Bird stats: Kyah Smith 16 pts, 8 asst, 7 stl; Nevaeh Nicholas 8 pts, 5 reb; Jazmeir Brown 8 pts, 4 reb; Camille Martin 6 pts, 2 reb, 2 stl; Taniyah Wallace 6 pts; Kayla Edmonds 6 pts Monacan…

By Josh Mathews It was an excellent week for Village News-area basketball teams, as they were able to win 17 of 21 games played in the week ending Jan.12. Leading the way were the L.C. Bird boys (8-2) and girls (8-2), who each went a perfect 3-0 on the week. The boys took wins over Clover Hill, Cosby, and Highland Springs in the Lawson Classic. The girls won three against Clover Hill, Midlothian, and Cosby. The boys have received balanced play from their roster, headlined by unsigned senior Tyler Henderson,who should see an uptick in his recruiting this year. Promyse…

L.C. Bird Boys (8-2) L.C. Bird 65Clover Hill 50Bird stats: Promyse Ferguson 15 pts; Tyler Henderson 13 pts, 8 asst; Bryce Blaine 8 pts, 5 reb, 3 asst L.C. Bird 58Cosby 45No stats reported L.C. Bird 51Highland Springs 48No stats reported L.C. Bird Girls (8-2) L.C. Bird 46Clover Hill 19Bird stats: Kyah Smith 16 pts, 3 reb, 3 stl; Kameron Brown 14 pts, 4 reb; Alexis Miller 6 pts, 4 reb, 4 stl; S’Zahria Jones 6 pts, 5 reb L.C. Bird 60Midlothian 50Bird stats: Kameron Brown 23 points (12 pts in 4th qtr) 6 reb; S’Zahria Jones 10 pts, 10…

Just five local teams saw action during what is exam week for many local students. Overall, teams fared well, winning six of eight games. Jordan Carpenter Jordan Carpenter and the Matoaca girls improved to 6-0 on the strength of balanced efforts. Carpenter, herself, continued to prove why she’s one of the best players in the Central Region. A stellar double-double against Deep Run with 14 points and 15 rebounds led the way, and another near double-double of 12 points and eight rebounds against Prince George rounded out the week. Alize Armstead, a senior forward, has shown improved play and averaged…