Charlottesville’s Destinee McDonald has been a fixture at point guard for several years, a slasher who has a knack for scoring. She shares the scoring load with the prolific Alajiah Ragland, but McDonald has made a habit of exploding and putting up big numbers while also running the offense and getting everyone involved. Those explosions combined with a consistent output each night are what made Tuesday possible.
McDonald notched her 1,000th career point against Powhatan on the road as the Black Knights beat the Indians 64-31.
McDonald had 13 points in the effort while Zanequa Thomas finished with 16, Ragland had 12 and Tierenni Younger had 10.
Albemarle boys coast past Fluvanna
Albemarle’s boys basketball team dropped Fluvanna County 81-35 Tuesday.
The Patriots’ Austin Katstra posted another double double with 14 points and 16 rebounds against the Flucos while J’Quan Anderson posted 15 points, Jake Hahn had 14 points and Cartier Key had eight assists.
Blue Ridge beats Middleburg
Blue Ridge’s boys team pulled away from Middleburg 71-53 Tuesday night.
The Barons got an explosive performance from Darius McGhee who poured in 26 points and grabbed five rebounds while Aamir Simms filled up the stat sheet with another double double. Simms had 11 points, 11 rebounds and also dished out six assists. Richard Amaefule had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Albemarle girls rally past Fluvanna
Albemarle’s girls team rallied to edge Fluvanna County 39-37 Tuesday night.
Fluvanna built a 14-point advantage in the first quarter and led 23-12 at the break, but the Patriots surged in the third quarter, going on a 15-1 run to take a 27-24 lead into the final frame.
Anne Ridenhour scored 18 points to lead the Patriots while Aiyanah Tyler-Cooper finished with nine.
Fluvanna’s Jemika Johnson led the Flucos with 12 points.
Other Scores
Louisa County girls squad beat Monticello 54-29, scoring 25 fourth quarter points to put away the Mustangs. Anna Agee led the Lions with 24 points while Tyi Skinner had 17. Louisa is now 12-3 on the year. Hannah Shifflett had seven to lead the Mustangs.
Western Albemarle girls basketball beat Orange 44-28. Elisabeth Coffman had 14 for the Warriors while Anna O’Shea had 12 on four 3-pointers. Sincere Cook had nine and Diamond Towles had eight for the Hornets.
Madison’s girls squad fell 54-24 to Central Woodstock.
Amelia’s boys beat Buckingham 72-57.
