West Virginia High School Basketball - Weir overwhelms Avella
January 6, 2024: Weirton, WV 26062 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Weir Red Riders (Weirton, WV) and the visiting Avella Eagles (Avella, PA), saw Weir's basketball squad wallop Avella by a tally of 82-38.
With the victory, Weir improves its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Red Riders travel to Linsly (Wheeling, WV) to play the Cadets in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Cadets come into the challenge with a record of 9-0. Linsly won 60-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Washington (Massillon, OH)
Next up, the Eagles play the Cornell Raiders (Coraopolis, PA) in a WPIAL 1A 1 challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Avella will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 1-7 record after their 56-23 league loss to Union Area (New Castle, PA).