Henrico boys basketball coaches and players were happy to see the second semester begin. Justin Coleman, a 6-4 junior transfer from Louisa, would become eligible. The anticipation was palpable even though he would play just four regular-season games and into the playoffs. The Warriors are second in the Capital District behind Highland Springs.

What she did: The Lancers’ inside force for three years, the 5-9 Bentley scored 82 points in three victories last week. She recorded back-to-back 30-point games: 31 against Meadowbrook and 35 (a career-high) in a Dominion District win at Monacan. She also averaged 14 rebounds and 4.7 steals a game. Age: 18 Three words your friends would use to describe you: “Silly, outgoing, energetic.“ Strengths: “Good rebounder, have a positive spirit, can score inside.“ Toughest opponent other than yourself: “Ruthanne Doherty [L.C. Bird], because we’re pretty evenly matched, and Jazmin Pitts (Cosby), because she’s got me in height.“ I’m working to improve: “Using my left hand.“ Favorite food: “I like Spanish food.“ Favorite ice cream: “Anything but chocolate.“ Best sports memory: “Last year when we beat Monacan by a point at home.“ She scored 21 points. Biggest challenge: “Staying focused during practice.“ If she had one wish: “To own my own business and make sure my mom is set for life.“ Possession you can’t do without: “My cell phone.“ Sports person she admires most: Candace Parker. What’s on your iPod: “I don’t have one.“ Facebook or MySpace: “I have both.“ One thing about you most people don’t know: “I speak Spanish fluently.“ Top priority: “School.“ - Arthur Utley

An established pattern continues for the Monacan and Manchester girls basketball teams. Monacan wins the first meeting by a wide margin, then the Lancers win the second time around. It doesn’t matter where the games are played.