The Glenvar boys basketball team is only playing Roanoke County rivals for the regular season, and one of those is Cave Spring. The Knights visited Glenvar last Friday and showed why they’re contenders to repeat as VHSL Class 3 state champions.
Glenvar started off well, trailing just 12-10 at one point. However, Cave Spring ripped off 26 of the next 30 points and went on to a 64-26 win.
“We need to get more disciplined on both ends,” said Highlanders coach Todd Mann. “We shot seven for 47, and if we make a few more of those we’re right in it.”
Stephen Barber led the Highlanders with 10 points and Mann was also complimentary of Nick McMahon, who battled underneath against a much taller Cave Spring lineup. “He stepped in nicely and played hard,” said Mann.
Last Wednesday the Highlanders lost to another Class 3 powerhouse, falling 69-52 at Northside. Glenvar led after the first quarter and was only down 30-28 at the half before the Vikings finished strong, outscoring Glenvar 39-24 after intermission. Barber had 30 and Garrett Hendricks had seven points.
The Highlanders took a 1-3 record to William Byrd on Wednesday, and they’ll return home Friday to host Hidden Valley.
