The Mathews High School boys’ varsity basketball team is on a roll, with home victories over Charles City, Colonial Beach and King William. Tuesday night’s win over the Cavaliers also saw senior Tre Greene eclipse the 1,000-point career scoring mark as a Blue Devil.
Charles City
The MHS varsity team had little trouble with the Charles City Panthers last Thursday, controlling the game from the opening tipoff on the way to a 71-27 blowout victory.
Mathews played strong defense led by Greene with five steals as they took advantage of the Panthers’ poor ball handling. Mathews controlled the first quarter as they led Charles City, 19-8. The second quarter was a defensive showcase for the Blue Devils. Charles City was unable to score the ball as Mathews held them to only three points in the quarter. Justin Jones helped Mathews extend the lead with 11 points as Mathews entered the half up, 38-11. The Blue Devils would not let off the gas throughout the game as Jordyn Cosby grabbed 17 rebounds...