Virginia High School Basketball - George Wythe nipped by Auburn
January 20, 2023: Riner, VA 24149 In Friday's league match, the host Auburn Eagles basketball team scored a tight 41-34 triumph over the George Wythe Maroons.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Grayson County Blue Devils (Independence, VA) in a Mountain Empire match, on Tuesday, January 24. Auburn will attempt to move on its 8-9 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 6-9 record after their 52-49 league win over Giles (Pearisburg, VA).
With the defeat, George Wythe moves to 11-4 on the year. The Maroons travel to Galax (Galax, VA) to face the Maroon Tide in a Mountain Empire match on Tuesday, January 24. The Maroon Tide enter the match with a record of 10-6. Galax won 45-36 in their recent league match against Bland County (Rocky Gap, VA)