Virginia High School Basketball - Bruton holds off Smithfield
January 17, 2024: Smithfield, VA 23430 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Bruton Panthers (Williamsburg, VA) and the host Smithfield Packers (Smithfield, VA), saw Bruton's basketball squad hold off Smithfield by a tally of 68-65.
With the victory, Bruton improves its record to 11-3 on the campaign. The Panthers host Grafton (Yorktown, VA) to battle the Clippers in a Bay Rivers contest on Friday, January 19. The Clippers come into the contest with a record of 11-2. Grafton won 53-22 in their recent league contest against Poquoson (Poquoson, VA)
The Packers (7-6) will now prepare for their contest against Lafayette (Williamsburg, VA). The Rams come into the Bay Rivers contest with a 10-3 record. In their last contest, Lafayette edged Warhill (Williamsburg, VA), 53-48, in a league contest.