Stingy defense and big plays carry the Panthers into a 3-A West matchup with Belmont South Point.

Smith holds off Page, 57-52, and Grimsley edges Dudley, 72-71 in overtime, on the second night of the four-team season-opening high school basketball event.

A closer look at the three NCHSAA regional semifinals involving area teams.

This week's players in the spotlight are Shelby's Malaki Hamrick, Santana Hopper and Daylin Lee and Statesville's Zamari Stevenson.

Smith and Dudley open the season with wins in the four-team event. The Golden Eagles beat Page 66-59 and the Panthers defeat Grimsley 58-48.

The Panthers run for 184 yards in the third quarter and 242 after halftime to break open a 7-7 game.

The Dudley, Grimsley, Page and Smith boys and girls teams play basketball doubleheaders.

SHELBY — All good things must come to an end and such was the case on Friday night. Shelby’s defense recorded eight sacks and ended Reidsville…