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Virginia High School Basketball - George Wythe nipped by Auburn
January 9, 2024: Riner, VA 24149
In Tuesday's league match, the host Auburn Eagles basketball team scored a tight 56-52 triumph over the George Wythe Maroons.
In their next game, the Eagles face the Galax Maroon Tide (Galax, VA) in a Mountain Empire match, on Friday, January 12. Auburn will attempt to move on its 7-6 season record. The Maroon Tide enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 51-41 league loss to Grayson County (Independence, VA).
With the defeat, George Wythe moves to 7-3 on the year. The Maroons travel to Bland County (Rocky Gap, VA) to face the Bears in a Mountain Empire match on Thursday, January 11. The Bears enter the match with a record of 4-7. Bland County won 50-48 in their recent non-league match against Rural Retreat (Rural Retreat, VA)
