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Christopher Newport overcame a nine-point second-half deficit to defeat Cairn 89-82 Saturday before 594 at Freeman Center.

The Captains (3-2), ranked ninth in the 3hoops.com preseason poll, have won two in a row after defeats to Randolph-Macon and Catholic, a pair of nationally ranked teams. The Highlanders, from Langhorne, Pennsylvania, fell to 4-2.

CNU trailed 70-61 with 8 1/2 minutes left but went on a 19-1 run to take control. Isaiah Dozier had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and Ethan Ward had 14 points and 10 rebounds. The Captains had six double-digit scorers.

Jaylon Simpson paced Cairn with 28 points.

Averett 62, Apprentice 61: A late 7-0 run by the Cougars (3-1) proved decisive as they edged the Builders (3-3) in Danville.

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