Virginia High School Basketball - Auburn trounced by George Wythe
January 9, 2024: Riner, VA 24149 The George Wythe Maroons routed the host Auburn Eagles basketball team by a final score of 76-29 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Maroons face the Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA) in a Mountain Empire game, on Thursday, January 11. George Wythe will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 72-65 league win over Fort Chiswell (Max Meadows, VA).
With the defeat, Auburn moves to 5-7 on the year. The Eagles host Galax (Galax, VA) to face the Maroon Tide in a Mountain Empire game on Friday, January 12. The Maroon Tide enter the game with a record of 9-4. Galax won 55-26 in their recent league game against Grayson County (Independence, VA)