Boys basketball region preview: Woodside looks to three-peat in Class 5. Oscar Smith (Class 6), Hampton (Class 4) and Lake Taylor (Class 3) also have state title hopes

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Boys basketball region preview: Woodside looks to three-peat in Class 5. Oscar Smith (Class 6), Hampton (Class 4) and Lake Taylor (Class 3) also have state title hopes

Oscar Smith, Green Run, Smithfield, Lake Taylor, Bruton and defending state champions Woodside and Hampton are among many contenders for state tournament spots as VHSL region boys basketball tournaments begin Monday and Tuesday. Here’s a capsule look at the tournaments. Class 6 Region A Travis Johnson #4 of Oscar Smith shoots the ball against Jonathan Smith #4 of Nansemond River during the first half at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, Va.…