Tennessee High School Basketball - South Pittsburg nips Van Buren County
January 26, 2024: South Pittsburg, TN 37380 South Pittsburg Pirates (South Pittsburg, TN) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Van Buren County Eagles (Spencer, TN), 58-55 in a league bout.
With the win, South Pittsburg upgrades its record to 11-2 on the season. The Pirates host Sequatchie County (Dunlap, TN) to play the Indians in a non-league bout on Saturday, January 27. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 10-9. Sequatchie County lost 55-53 in their recent league bout against Bledsoe County (Pikeville, TN)
Next up, the Eagles play the Clarkrange Buffaloes (Clarkrange, TN) in a non-league bout, on Monday, January 29. Van Buren County will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record. The Buffaloes go into the bout with a 4-15 record after their 82-52 league loss to Pickett County (Byrdstown, TN).