Warriors off to 2-0 start

Published 8:46 pm Wednesday, December 5, 2018

By Niqko Marshall

Justin Fatherly plays through contact in the Warriors’ win over Grassfield High School on Tuesday. Fatherly contributed 13 points in the win that pushed Nansemond River to 2-0. (Linda Lewis Photo)

The Warriors are 2-0 on the season with a 60-52 win over Grassfield High School Tuesday night.

Nansemond River High School boys’ basketball team has gotten off to its best start in recent years. The Warriors went on the road and were able to squeeze a victory past a formidable Grassfield team.

Rayshawn Murray, Jeremiah Lewis and Justin Fatherly were all in double-figures for the Warriors. Murray added 14, with Lewis adding 13 and Fatherly adding 13. Lewis grabbed 10 rebounds for his second double-double of the season.

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Warriors will go for win No. 3 Friday against Western Branch High School on the road at 7 p.m.

Nansemond River 60, Grassfield 52

NR—Murray 14, Fatherly 13, Lewis 13, Langston 8, Parker 4, Evans 3, Williams 2, Allen 2, Boone 1

GF—Dawkins 20, Smith 18, Colbert 6, Lucas 4, Geshohe 2

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