Virginia High School Basketball - Rye Cove fells J.I. Burton
January 9, 2024: Clinchport, VA 24244 Rye Cove Eagles (Clinchport, VA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA), 63-44 in a league bout.
With the win, Rye Cove upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles travel to Holston (Damascus, VA) to play the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 11. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 0-12. Holston lost 71-22 in their recent league bout against Honaker (Honaker, VA)
Next up, the Black Raiders play the Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA) in a Cumberland bout, on Friday, January 12. J.I. Burton will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Spartans go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 58-42 league win over Twin Springs (Nickelsville, VA).