GIRLS 2A Finals: Central-Wise 62 Luray 59 - FINAL

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Class 2 girls basketball state championship between Luray (27-2) and Central-Wise (26-5). Bulldogs are seeking their second straight state title and enter on a 19-game winning streak

End of 1Q: Central-Wise 16, Luray 13.

Emilee Weakley with a bucket just before the first-quarter buzzer.

She's got the last 10 points for the Bulldogs after Amber Tharpe hit a 3 to open the game.

Luray has been uncharacteristically sloppy early on

 

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Here comes Luray. Jaidyn McClung drills a 3 at the top of the key and the Bulldogs now lead Central-Wise 22-18. Luray is on a 9-0 run. Warriors coach Robin Dotson calls a timeout. 2Q 4:33

 

[AntGZee]

Very entertaining game so far.

 

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Half: Luray 29, Central-Wise 24.

Emmah McAmis with buzzer-beating three-point play for Central. Second half could shape up to be a good one

Nice second quarter there for the Bulldogs. Emilee Weakley has a game-high 16 points for Luray while Jaidyn McClung has six.

Emmah McAmis, the freshman point guard, has been impressive for the Warriors

The stars have shown up in the #VHSL Class 2 Girls Basketball State Finals. Emmah McAmis with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal for Central. Emilee Weakley with 16 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal for Luray.

 

[AntGZee]

Weakley is the real deal!!

 

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Emilee Weakley with a bucket in the lane and follows it up with a 3. Luray leads Central-Wise 34-26. Bulldogs call a timeout. 3Q 6:06

 

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Luray crowd erupts after Central-Wise calls another timeout. Jaidyn McClung and Emilee Weakley just drilled back-to-back 3s and the Bulldogs have opened up a 40-28 lead. 3Q 3:55

 

[AntGZee]

McClung has a sweet stroke from beyond the arc.

 

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End of 3Q: Luray 44, Central-Wise 34. Warriors started to grab some momentum toward the end of the quarter, but Lexie Vile with a bucket at the buzzer to extend the Bulldogs' lead back to 10. Emilee Weakley up to 26 points for Luray

 

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Jaidyn McClung with her fifth 3 of the evening. Luray now leads Central-Wise 50-41. 4Q 6:04.

 

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Weakley/McClung is a strong 1/2 punch for Luray

 

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Central-Wise has cut the Luray lead to 54-50. 4Q 4:20

 

[AntGZee]

Luray is doing everything they can to give the game to Wise.

 

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Huge 3 from Emilee Weakley, but Luray is barely hanging on here. Central-Wise now trailing 57-54. 4Q 3:00

 

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Luray calls timeout, leading 59-57. Bulldogs will have the ball. Emilee Weakley with four fouls. Huge possession coming up here. 4Q 1:26.

 

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Another barnburner....what else is new

 

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Timeout Central-Wise. Warriors will have the ball, trailing 59-57. 4Q 36.1 sec.

Freshman Emmah McAmis with a traditional three-point play. Central-Wise leads Luray 60-59. 4Q 28.1 sec

 

[AntGZee]

Wise is showing their championship pedigree.

 

[AntGZee]

Turnovers absolutely killed Luray.

 

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Pair of free throws from Emmah McAmis. Central-Wise leads Luray 62-59. Bulldogs will have one final shot. 4Q 6.4 sec

 

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Giving up 28 points in the 4th quarter!

 

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FINAL: Central-Wise 62, Luray 59. Bulldogs' 3-point attempt at the buzzer comes up short. Luray finishes as state runner-up for second time in three years. Central-Wise claims its sixth state title

 

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Those two teams are evenly matched - on any given day, either team would win.

 

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[Mike777VSP]

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Why is the Boys 2A delayed? Trying to stream on NFHS and that is what it is saying, game is delayed

 

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Wise County Central freshman Emmah McAmis with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in #VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state title game. One of the best performances by a ninth-grader in the history of the VHSL Finals

 

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Tough ending to an amazing season for Luray and the career of Emilee Weakley, one of the best scorers in VHSL history. Weakley with 31 points, 13 rebounds in her final game

 

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[AntGZee]

Wise County Central freshman Emmah McAmis with 34 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in #VHSL Class 2 girls basketball state title game. One of the best performances by a ninth-grader in the history of the VHSL Finals

She was tough. No one could stay in front of her. She hit big shot after big shot. She's gonna be a problem the next 3 years.

 

[charlie22650]

Tough ending to an amazing season for Luray and the career of Emilee Weakley, one of the best scorers in VHSL history. Weakley with 31 points, 13 rebounds in her final game

I notice the free throw disparity in the second half- luray 0 -Central 12

 

[BigWinners]

I notice the free throw disparity in the second half- luray 0 -Central 12

One team shot 25 threes. Wise shot 12 (and went 2-12, horrible). Pretty clear Wise attacked basket, esp after the half whereas Luray settled too often.

 

[longtimerhsfan]

As someone pointed out, the turnovers killed Luray. I had not heard about this Wise freshman. She looks like she will end up with a career like Weakley. Definitely the only real "game" of the day.

 

[VAHoops1]

One team shot 25 threes. Wise shot 12 (and went 2-12, horrible). Pretty clear Wise attacked basket, esp after the half whereas Luray settled too often.

Along with turning the ball over.. can’t get to the line if you don’t have the ball.

 

[BigWinners]

As someone pointed out, the turnovers killed Luray. I had not heard about this Wise freshman. She looks like she will end up with a career like Weakley. Definitely the only real "game" of the day.

Her dad used to coach Wise and her brother plays at UVAW

 

[charlie22650]

One team shot 25 threes. Wise shot 12 (and went 2-12, horrible). Pretty clear Wise attacked basket, esp after the half whereas Luray settled too often.

Just saying.

 

[BigWinners]

Just saying.

As mentioned the turnovers are also a big part in that.