Sage Hill defeats Patriots

The Sage Hill School boys basketball team completed the first

round of Academy League play in third place, after defeating Oxford

Academy, 62-41, Wednesday at Lexington Junior High.

The Lightning (8-10, 3-2 in league) received typically strong

games from senior Michael Fitzhugh (23 points, seven rebounds, four

assists and three steals) and junior Kevin Joyce (19 points on

8-of-14 field-goal shooting, four rebounds and three steals).

But Coach Steve Keith was also pleased with the contributions

turned in by senior Scott Cho (eight rebounds and four points) and

sophomore Matt Loper (a season-high nine points).

Sage Hill can solidify its hold on third place with a win at

Brethren Christian’s Warrior Center tonight. The Warriors completed

the first round with a 2-3 league mark, including a 51-32 loss to the Lightning.