Virginia High School Basketball - Amherst County nipped by Rustburg
February 6, 2024: Rustburg, VA 24588 The Rustburg Red Devils tipped the visiting Amherst County Lancers basketball team by a final score of 40-35 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Red Devils face the Liberty Minutemen (Bedford, VA) in a Seminole game, on Friday, February 9. Rustburg will attempt to move on its 11-9 season record. The Minutemen enter the game with a 14-5 record after their 58-45 league win over Heritage (Lynchburg, VA).
With the defeat, Amherst County moves to 7-13 on the year. The Lancers host Jefferson Forest (Forest, VA) to face the Cavaliers in a Seminole game on Friday, February 9. The Cavaliers enter the game with a record of 14-6. Jefferson Forest lost 68-40 in their recent non-league game against Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA)