Bethel grad Meredith contributes to Christopher Newport victory

Bethel High School graduate Paul Meredith scored six points in Christopher Newport University's 93-67 home win over conference rival North Carolina Wesleyan College on Feb. 13 at the Freeman Center in Newport News, the team's website reported.

The Newport junior also recorded two rebounds, five assists and two steals for the Captains, who improved to 16-5 on the season and 9-3 in conference.

Christopher Newport's next game is 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 on the road against Averett University.

Meredith is a 2008 graduate of Bethel High School, where he played basketball. As a senior (2007-08) Meredith averaged 10 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals per game while serving as team captain. He was named all-Peninsula third-team and garnered a spot in the Peninsula vs. South District all-star game. Born Jan. 16, 1990 the son of Paul and Christine Meredith, he is majoring in communications at Christopher Newport University. Meredith is from Hampton.

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