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BOYS
NORTHWEST REGION
Feb. 16
First round
William Fleming 66, Patriot 37
Gar-Field 63, North Stafford 53
Battlefield 64, Patrick Henry 61
C.D. Hylton 58, Riverbend 53
Tuesday
Quarterfinals
Mountain View 56, Stonewall Jackson 44
Stonewall Jackson 60, Gar-Field 49
Battlefield 74, Potomac 60
George Washington 70, C.D. Hylton 57
Thursday
Semifinals
Mountain View 66, Stonewall Jackson 59
Battlefield 95, George Washington 89
Saturday
Championship
Battlefield (19-8) at Mountain View (25-2), 7 p.m.
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REGION III DIVISION 4
Tuesday
First round
Lord Botetourt 62, Turner Ashby 57
William Byrd 83, Harrisonburg 6o
Thursday
At E.C. Glass H.S.
Semifinals
E.C. Glass 72, Lord Botetourt 52
Heritage 66, William Byrd 51
Saturday
At E.C. Glass H.S.
Championship
E.C. Glass (19-7) vs. Heritage (19-6), 7 p.m.
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REGION IV
DIVISION 4
Monday
First round
Blacksburg 55, Bassett 44
Magna Vista 69, Hidden Valley 61
Wednesday
Semifinal
At Christiansburg H.S.
Salem 62, Blacksburg 45
At Carroll County H.S.
Carroll County 59, Magna Vista 57
Saturday
At Carroll County H.S.
Championship
Salem (19-7) vs. Carroll County (23-2), 7 p.m.
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REGION III DIVISION 3      
Monday
First round
Fort Defiance 66, Liberty 53
Rockbridge County 64, Rustburg 61, OT
Wednesday
At Spotswood H.S.
Semifinals
Fort Defiance 73, Northside 57
Spotswood 87, Rockbridge County 61
Friday
At Spotswood H.S.
Championship
Fort Defiance (17-9) vs. Spotswood (24-1), 7 p.m.
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REGION IV
DIVISION 3
Monday
First round
Cave Spring 78, Tazewell 57
Marion 64, Tunstall 58
Wednesday
At Richlands Middle School
Semifinals
Abingdon 65, Cave Spring 57
Martinsville 72, Marion 66
Friday
At Richlands Middle School
Championship
Abingdon (19-6) vs. Martinsville (16-10), 7 p.m.
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REGION C DIVISION 2
Wednesday
First round
Radford 91, Chilhowie 48
Glenvar 63, Fort Chiswell 53
Grayson County 76, Floyd County 67
Graham 68, George Wythe 50
Friday
At Graham Middle School
Semifinals
Radford (23-2) vs. Glenvar (19-5), 6 p.m.
Grayson County (18-6) vs. Graham (16-8), 7:45 p.m.
Saturday
At Graham Middle School
Championship
Semifinal winners, 7:45 p.m.
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REGION C DIVISION 1
Wednesday
First round
Covington 77, Bath County 70
Auburn 68, Holston 43
Friday
At Galax H.S.
Semifinals
Covington (10-14) vs. Parry McCluer (19-5), 6 p.m.
Auburn (14-11)  vs. Bland County (12-10), 7:45 p.m.
Saturday
At Galax H.S.
Championship
Semifinal winners, 7:45 p.m.
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VACA SOUTH REGION
Feb. 16
First round
Faith Christian-Roanoke 67, Christian Heritage 40
Monday
First round
Temple Christian 76, New Covenant 63
Parkway Christian 81, SWVa Home School 35
Tuesday
Quarterfinals
Westover Christian 52, Faith Christian-Roanoke 41
Roanoke Valley Christian 71, Timberlake Christian 35
Dayspring Christian 81, Temple Christian 47
Parkway Christian 71, Faith Christian-Hurt 51
Friday
At Timberlake Christian
Semifinals
Dayspring Christian (16-8) vs. Parkway Christian (14-7), 7 p.m.
Westover Christian vs. Roanoke Valley Christian (15-4), 8:45 p.m.
Saturday
At Timberlake Christian
Championship
Semifinal winners, 4:15 p.m.
Third-place game
Semifinal losers, 12:45 p.m.
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VIC DIVISION II
Tuesday
First round
Carlisle 83, Holy Cross 29
Covenant 59, Fishburne Military 57
Hargrave Military 82, Roanoke Catholic 32
North  Cross 60, Eastern Mennonite 37
Thursday
Semifinals
Carlisle 92, Covenant 40
North Cross 72, Hargrave Military 56
Saturday
At Roanoke College
Championship
Covenant (21-1) vs. North Cross (19-5), 3:30 p.m.

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GIRLS
NORTHWEST REGION
Feb. 16
First round
George Washington 54, Albemarle 49
Forest Park 71, Broad Run 41
Battlefield 50, Osbourn Park 39
Franklin County 81, Stafford 36
Tuesday
Quarterfinals
Stonewall Jackson 41, George Washington 39
Forest Park 54, William Fleming 42
Colonial Forge 58, Battlefield 47
Potomac 55, Franklin County 52
Thursday
Semifinals
Stonewall Jackson 68, Forest Park 47
Colonial Forge 68, Potomac 49
Saturday
Championship
Colonial Forge (26-2) at Stonewall Jackson (22-3), 7 p.m.
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REGION III DIVISION 4
Monday
First round
Staunton River 50, Jefferson Forest 48
Broadway 60, Harrisonburg 23
Wednesday
At Staunton River H.S.
Semifinals
Heritage 53, Staunton River 49
Lord Botetourt 47, Broadway 41
Saturday
At Staunton River H.S.
Championship
Heritage (23-2) vs. Lord Botetourt (15-10), 1 p.m.
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REGION IV DIVISION 4
Tuesday
First round
Hidden Valley 56, Blacksburg 32
Wednesday
First round
Carroll County 59, Magna Vista 46
Semifinal
At Cave Spring H.S.
Salem 42, Hidden Valley 29
Thursday
At Magna Vista H.S.
Semifinal
Bassett 33, Carroll County 30
Saturday
At Magna Vista H.S.
Championship
Salem (22-3) vs. Bassett (18-3), 5 p.m.
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REGION III DIVISION 3
Tuesday
First round
Fort Defiance 44, Alleghany 27
Brookville 47, Liberty 42
Thursday
At Brookville H.S.
Semifinals
Spotswood 49, Fort Defiance 45
Brookville 51, Northside 36
Saturday
At Brookville H.S.
Championship
Spotswood (24-1) vs. Brookville (18-5), 7 p.m.
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REGION IV DIVISION 3
Tuesday
First round
Tazewell 63, Cave Spring 40
Abingdon 75, Martinsville 49
Wednesday
At Patrick County H.S.
Semifinal
Patrick County 59, Abingdon 51
At Richlands Middle School
Semifinal
Richlands 46, Tazewell 35
Monday
At Patrick County H.S.
Championship
Patrick County (17-8) vs. Richlands (19-4), 7 p.m.
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REGION C DIVISION 2
Tuesday
First round
Floyd County 100, Fort Chiswell 45
James River 62, Chilhowie 60
PH-Glade Spring 47, Glenvar 44
Grayson County 36, Graham 31, OT
Thursday
At Graham Middle School
Semifinals
Floyd County 84, James River 54
PH-Glade Spring 54, Grayson County 39
Saturday
At Graham Middle School
Championship
Floyd County (24-2) vs. PH-Glade Spring (18-8), 6 p.m.
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REGION C DIVISION 1
Tuesday
First round
Auburn 35, Parry McCluer 27
Galax 59, Rural Retreat 22
Thursday
At Galax H.S.
Semifinals
Covington 54, Auburn 45
Northwood 43, Galax 38
Saturday
At Galax H.S.
Championship
Covington (21-4) vs. Northwood (17-7), 6 p.m.
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VACA SOUTH REGION
Monday
First round
Faith Christian-Hurt 34, New  Covenant 25
Tuesday
Quarterfinals
Parkway Christian 60, Faith Christian-Hurt 18
Temple Christian 60, Roanoke Valley Christian 51
Westover Christian 45, Faith Christian-Roanoke 28
Dayspring Christian 51, Timberlake Christian 40
Friday
At Timberlake Christian
Semifinals
Parkway Christian (16-3) vs. Temple Christian, 3:30 p.m.
Westover Christian vs. Dayspring Christian (9-4), 5:15 p.m.
Saturday
At Timberlake Christian
Championship
Semifinal winners, 2:30 p.m.
Third-place game
Semifinal losers, 11 a.m.
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BLUE RIDGE CONFERENCE
Tuesday
First round
Liberty Christian 88, Holy Cross 10
Roanoke Catholic 64, North Cross 32
Eastern Mennonite 68, Carlisle 22
Miller School 58, Virginia Episcopal 13
Thursday
Semifinals
Liberty Christian 75, Roanoke Catholic 34
Miller School 60, Eastern Mennonite 26
Saturday
At Roanoke College
Championship
Liberty Christian (21-2) vs. Miller School (23-7), 5:30 p.m.

2012-2013 TOP TIMESLAND SWIM TIMES

(As of Feb. 12, 2013)

GIRLS 200 FREE

1:54.66 – Maggie Harman (Cave Spring)

1:56.78 – Annie Lane (William Byrd)

1:58.09 – Claire Adkins (Carlisle)

1:59.81 – Natalie Kulp (Patrick Henry)

1:59.90 – Caitlin Privott (Patrick Henry)

2:00.68 – Casey Wrabley (Jefferson Forest)

2:00.79 – Hailey Bivens (Cave Spring)

2:02.15 – Kelly Frizzell (Blacksburg)

2:02.67 – Valentina Gomez (Patrick Henry)

2:03.33 – Mackenzie Lingle (William Byrd)
TIMESLAND RECORD: Sasha Malanina, William Byrd, 1:51.52 (2003)

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2012-2013 TOP TIMESLAND SWIM TIMES

(As of Feb. 7, 2013)
GIRLS 200 FREE

1:54.66 – Maggie Harman (Cave Spring)

1:58.09 – Claire Adkins (Carlisle)

1:59.90 – Caitlin Privott (Patrick Henry)

2:00.79 – Hailey Bivens (Cave Spring)

2:01.70 – Natalie Kulp (Patrick Henry)

2:02.15 – Kelly Frizzell (Blacksburg)

2:04.02 – Mackenzie Lingle (William Byrd)

2:04.53 – Casey Wrabley (Jefferson Forest)

2:04.65 – Valentina Gomez (Patrick Henry)

2:04.87 – Brittany Ritter (William Byrd)

2:04.97 – McKenzie Raber (Blacksburg)

TIMESLAND RECORD: Sasha Malanina, William Byrd, 1:51.52 (2003) Read more »

2012-2013 TOP TIMESLAND SWIM TIMES

(As of Jan. 31, 2013)

c-Indicates times converted from meters to yards

GIRLS 200 FREE

1:54.66 – Maggie Harman (Cave Spring)

1:58.09 – Claire Adkins (Carlisle)

1:59.90 – Caitlin Privott (Patrick Henry)

2:00.79 – Hailey Bivens (Cave Spring)

2:01.70 – Natalie Kulp (Patrick Henry)

2:02.15 – Kelly Frizzell (Blacksburg)

2:04.53 – Casey Wrabley (Jefferson Forest)

2:04.65 – Valentina Gomez (Patrick Henry)

2:04.87 – Brittany Ritter (William Byrd)

2:04.97 – McKenzie Raber (Blacksburg)

TIMESLAND RECORD: Sasha Malanina, William Byrd, 1:51.52 (2003) Read more »

2012-2013 TOP TIMESLAND SWIM TIMES

(As of Jan. 8, 2013)

c-Indicates times converted from meters to yards

GIRLS 200 FREE

1:57.98 – Maggie Harman (Cave Spring)

1:59.90 – Caitlin Privott (Patrick Henry)

2:00.79 – Hailey Bivens (Cave Spring)

2:01.70 – Natalie Kulp (Patrick Henry)

2:02.15 – Kelly Frizzell (Blacksburg)

2:04.53 – Casey Wrabley (Jefferson Forest)

2:04.97 – McKenzie Raber (Blacksburg)

2:05.89 – Kali Edsall (William Byrd)

2:06.06 – Olivia Stanley (Patrick Henry)

2:06.26 – Brittany Ritter (William Byrd)

TIMESLAND RECORD: Sasha Malanina, William Byrd, 1:51.52 (2003) Read more »

2012-2013 TOP TIMESLAND SWIM TIMES

(As of Dec. 12, 2012)

c-Indicates times converted from meters to yards Read more »

127 — Johnny Morris, I.C. Norcom v. Mary Smith (VIA) 2/22/61
83 — Freddie James, Churchland v. Poquoson 2/19/54
82 — Roy Ebron, B.T. Washington v. Lake Taylor 2/18/70
78 — Danny Honaker, Whitewood v. Keokee 2/21/84
77 — Jerry May North River, v. Spotswood 1/19/60
74 — Marty Lentz Mount Vernon, v. JEB Stuart 2/24/61
74 — Mark Robinson Whitewood, v. Rocky Gap 2/5/70
69 — Rick Michaelson Princess Anne, v. W. Wilson 2/21/70
65 — Rick Michaelson Princess Anne, v. Deep Creek 2/21/69
65 — Mark Robinson Whitewood, v. Rocky Gap 1/14/70
63 — Charles Strickler McGaheysville, v. Broadway 2/14/50

2,687 — Stacy Ervin, Twin Springs 1994-97
2,530 — Odell Hodge, Laurel Park 1989-92
2,459 — Steve Marsee, Pennington 1973-76
2,388 — Joel Copeland, Southwestern (VIA) 1967-70
2,368 — Kenny Hunt, Altavista 2000-04
2,346 — Jason Lansdown, Broad Run 1989-92
2,328 — Tyrese Rice, Lloyd Bird 2001-05
2,306 — Scottie Reynolds Herndon 2002-06
2,290 — Brad Nuckles, Council 1999-02
2,275 — Danis Simmons, J.J. Kelly 1986-89
2,258 — Tracy Poindexter, Altavista 1976-79
2,257 — B.A. Walker, Nandua 2000-03
2,256 — Winston Terry, Jonesville 1982-85
2,251 — Tyree Evans, George Wythe-Richmond 2001-04
2,246 — Terry Kirby, Tabb 1986-89
2,236 — Kevin Madden, Robert E. Lee-Staunton 1982-85
2,232 — Michael Crawford, James Wood 1994-97
2,226 — Lavon White, Colonial Beach 1991-95
2,221 — Bryant Stith, Brunswick 1985-88
2,214 — J.J. Redick Cave Spring 1999-02
2,177 — Mike Porter Pulaski County 1981-85
2,158 — Clyde Austin, Maggie Walker 1972-76
2,157 — Jeff Owen, Cleveland 1965-69
2,149 — Harold Jefferson, Matoaca 1973-76
2,142 — Antoine Willie, Nansemond River 1993-97
2,134 — Kendrick Warren, Thomas. Jefferson-Richmond 1986-90
2,125 — Larry Robinson, Carver-Price (VIA) 1966-69
2,124 — Moses Malone, Petersburg 1971-74
2,124 — Mike Collins, Flatwoods-Thomas Walker 1986-90
2,105 — Alonzo Mourning, Indian River 1985-88
2,100 — Marquie Cooke, Nansemond River 2001-04
2,096 — Barry Hamler, Powell Valley 1972-76
2,094 — Travis McKie, John Marshall 2007-10
2,083 — Montell Watson, Alleghany 2000-02
2,080 — Barry Wright I.C. Norcom 1976-79
2,073 — Hunter Hoggatt, Altavista-Staunton River-Varina1994-97
2,072 — Darius Hargrove, Brunswick 1998-01
2,061 — Ricky Barnes, Greensville County 1991-94
2,057 — Tyler Crawford, R.E. Lee-Staunton 2001-04
2,056 — Ben Valley, Honaker-Lebanon 1951-55
2,033 — Adam Hood, Rye Cove 2004-07
2,028 — Grant Hill, South Lakes 1986-89
2,027 — Andrew Adkins, Coeburn 2006-09
2,016 — Leroy Keyes, Carver-Newport News (VIA) 1962-65
2,014 — David Mitchell, Coeburn 1968-71
2,005 — Darris Nichols, Radford 2001-04
2,003 — Frank Mason, Petersburg 2009-12