Basketball Recap: Anna Tolley Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Braxton County

Roane County won the last time they faced Braxton County and things went their way on Wednesday too. The Roane County Raiders were the clear victor by a 51-31 margin over the Braxton County Eagles.

Anna Tolley

Blocked Shots (Career)

02/05/25 vs Braxton County	2
01/22/25 @ Poca	1
01/17/25 vs Webster County	1
12/30/24 vs Scott	1
12/28/24 vs Wirt County	1

Roane County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Anna Tolley out in front who went 6 of 12 to rack up 9 points. The dominant performance also gave Tolley a new career-high in blocks (two). Ella Keen was another key player, putting up nine points.

Roane County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive matches.

Braxton County's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Pritt, who made all 6 shots she took to post 14 points. Another player making a difference was Kendall Key, who posted five points along with five boards and three steals.

Roane County's record is now 12-6. As for Braxton County, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-10.

Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing South Harrison the next time they take the court. Roane County will head out to face South Harrison at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Braxton County will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on Monday.