Photos: William Fleming tops Patrick Henry in cross-town rivalry, 62-59
William Fleming's boys basketball team beat Patrick Henry, 62-59, at William Fleming High School Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Roanoke.
William Fleming’s boys basketball team stands for the national anthem before its game against Patrick Henry at William Fleming High School on Wednesday.
Patrick Henry’s Abu Yarmah, who had 15 points, drives against host William Fleming during the first quarter Wednesday.
Patrick Henry’s Sidney Webb, who had 15 points, passes the ball during Wednesday’s game at William Fleming High School.
Patrick Henry's Amauriay Calloway, right, drives against William Fleming's Jaylen Walton in the first quarter of their game at William Fleming High School Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Roanoke.
Patrick Henry head coach Jack Esworthy instructs his team against William Fleming in the second quarter Wednesday.
William Fleming's Devin Johnson drives against Patrick Henry's Brooks Derey in the second quarter of their game at William Fleming High School Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Roanoke.
William Fleming's Jamaal Chrisp goes up to the hoop against Patrick Henry in the second quarter of their game at William Fleming High School Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Roanoke.
William Fleming's David Beck shoots a free throw against Patrick Henry in the second quarter of their game at William Fleming High School Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Roanoke.
William Fleming’s Louis English (right) drives against Patrick Henry’s Antonio Archuleta-Smith in the second quarter Wednesday night at William Fleming High School.
William Fleming’s Isaac Higgs (right) drives against Patrick Henry’s Tay’marion Stanley during the second quarter Wednesday.
Patrick Henry’s Brooks Derey, who had 15 points, shoots a 3-pointer against William Fleming in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game.
William Fleming cheerleader Zahara English (center), a 10th grader, celebrates with teammates after landing a difficult tumble across the basketball court between plays in the fourth quarter of the Patrick Henry game at William Fleming on Wednesday.
William Fleming head coach Mickey Hardy instructs his team during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s home game against Patrick Henry.
Patrick Henry’s student section cheers on the Patriots during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game at William Fleming High School.
Scott P. Yates
Staff Photographer
Scott Yates has photographed for community newspapers since 2005 in Vermont, New Hampshire, Virginia and Illinois. He covers news, sports, entertainment with still photographs, video, audio, and 360-degree photos and videos.
The intense game came down to a late surge by Fleming and a missed 3-point shot by Patrick Henry as time ran out.
William Fleming boys basketball beats Patrick Henry, 62-59, during their cross-town rivalry at William Fleming on Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in…