Rockbridge County Wildcats

Rockbridge County had no problems in cruising to a 12-2 non-district baseball win over Waynesboro Friday afternoon in Lexington. The game was called after five innings due to the slaughter rule.

Rockbridge County's only lead came in overtime and it was short-lived, as defending state champion Brunswick outlasted the Wildcats 64-59 in the semifinals of the Group AA, Div. 3 boys' tournament at the Siegel Center in Richmond Tuesday.

Andrew Rowsey and Javon Cress combined for 57 points, as Rockbridge County pounded Abingdon 77-49 in the quarterfinals of the Region III, Div. 3 boys' state quarterfinals Saturday at JMU.

Andrew Rowsey scored 31 points, as he help lead Rockbridge County to a 53-48 overtime win against Rustburg in the semifinals of the Region III, Div. 3 boys' basketball tournament Wednesday night at Brookville High School.

Playing in its first Blue Ridge District boy's basketball tournament in several years, Rockbridge County made themselves feel at home, as the Wildcats claimed a 49-37 win over Northside in the championship game Friday night in Lexington.

Rockbridge County, who just rejoined the Blue Ridge District this season, won the district's Sportsmanship Award for 2011-12 by a unanimous decision.

Rockbridge County placed three players in double-figures, as the Wildcats claimed a 65-58 non-district boys' basketball win over Amherst County Friday night in Lexington.

Andrew Rowsey scored a career-high 47 points, as he helped lead Rockbridge County to an 89-56 non-district boys' basketball win over Salem Saturday afternoon in the Roy Stanley Memorial Shootout at the Salem Civic Center.

Rockbridge County remained perfect in Blue Ridge District boys' basketball action, as the Wildcats claimed a 76-51 win over Lord Botetourt Thursday night in Lexington.