West Virginia High School Basketball - James Monroe holds off Midland Trail
January 27, 2022: Hico, WV 25854 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the James Monroe Mavericks (Lindside, WV) and the host Midland Trail Patriots (Hico, WV), saw James Monroe's basketball squad hold off Midland Trail by a tally of 44-42.
With the victory, James Monroe improves its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Mavericks travel to Oak Hill (Oak Hill, WV) to confront the Red Devils in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 29. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 5-6.
Next up, the Patriots confront the Cross Lanes Christian Warriors (Charleston, WV) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 28. Midland Trail will attempt to improve on its 6-3 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 6-6 record after their 52-17 league win over Ohio Valley Christian (Gallipolis, OH).