South Hill Royal Falcons JV Boys City Champs

It was a big evening for the South Hill Royal Falcons as they overcame a height advantage to defeat the Notre Dame Hounds 79 - 64 and grab the city league JV boys championship.

The Royal Falcons - a team made up of students from Riverview Collegiate and Cornerstone Christian School - played a solid game against a tough opponent.

The game between the Royal Falcons and Hounds was an emotional affair.

MJHSAA JV boys city league champions the South Hill Royal Falcons - submitted photo

Early for Notre Dame Jack Littlechild and Gene Armstrong had a strong start to the game. The hounds took an early lead in the First Quarter.

South Hill clawed back in last 3 minutes, Drew Biette finishing with and a transition and-1 Layup to lead 21-19. 

In the Second Quarter South Hill went on a 22-6 run to extend their lead. 

Notre Dame came out of halftime (Third Quarter) and scored 8  points including some strong buckets from post Tyson Bourgeois. South Hill put on a press and stopped the run with three quick layups.

South Hill extended the lead in the Fourth Quarter off good shooting and free-throws from Cooper Gregor, Matthew Artavia, and Cole Bennalick. 

Both teams will play advance to provincial play in the next weeks with conferences hosted at RVCI Friday and Saturday.  

TOP SCORERS FOR NOTRE DAME

Gene Armstrong - 19 points

Jack Littlechild - 10

TOP SCORERS FOR SOUTH HILL

Cooper Gregor- 26

Asato Yasuda -18