The South Harrison Hawks's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Braxton County 46-43. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory South Harrison has posted since December 27, 2023.
South Harrison found their leader in underclassman Adalee Wright, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 14 rebounds. Halle Bland was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with six rebounds.
South Harrison pushed their record up to 10-8 with that win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 50.3 points per game. As for Braxton County, they now have a losing record at 9-10.
South Harrison will be playing in front of their home fans against Wirt County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in West Virginia (South Harrison is ranked 74th, while Wirt County is ranked 73rd). As for Braxton County, they will head out on the road to challenge Nicholas County at 12:00 p.m. on Friday.
