North Carolina High School Basketball - Avery County nipped by Owen
January 10, 2023: Newland, NC 28657
The Owen Warhorses tipped the host Avery County Vikings basketball team by a final score of 67-61 in Tuesday's league game.
In their next game, the Warhorses face the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a 1A/2A Conference 42 game, on Thursday, January 12. Owen will attempt to move on its 7-8 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 3-13 record after their 67-32 league loss to Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC).
With the defeat, Avery County moves to 9-6 on the year. The Vikings travel to Mitchell (Bakersville, NC) to face the Mountaineers in a 1A/2A Conference 42 game on Thursday, January 12. The Mountaineers enter the game with a record of 5-9. Mitchell won 84-52 in their recent league game against Rosman (Rosman, NC)