Virginia High School Basketball - Magna Vista nips Franklin County
January 22, 2022: Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Magna Vista Warriors (Ridgeway, VA) and the host Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), saw Magna Vista's basketball squad hold off Franklin County by a count of 60-56.
With the victory, Magna Vista upgrades its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Tunstall (Dry Fork, VA) to play the Trojans in a Piedmont challenge on Tuesday, January 25. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 0-13. Tunstall lost 86-16 in their recent non-league challenge against Chatham (Chatham, VA)
Next up, the Eagles play the Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) in a Blue Ridge challenge, on Tuesday, January 25. Franklin County will attempt to upgrade on its 4-8 season record. The Colonels come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 49-42 league win over Byrd (Vinton, VA).