Virginia High School Basketball - Highland holds off Craig County
January 12, 2023: New Castle, VA 24127 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Highland Rams (Monterey, VA) and the host Craig County Rockets (New Castle, VA), saw Highland's basketball squad hold off Craig County by a tally of 62-60.
With the victory, Highland improves its record to 3-6 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Covington (Covington, VA) to confront the Cougars in a Pioneer challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 5-3. Covington lost 67-64 in their recent league challenge against Narrows (Narrows, VA)
Next up, the Rockets confront the Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 14. Craig County will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 64-53 league win over Giles (Pearisburg, VA).