Two dominant centers in Steve Boggs and Shaun Caldwell are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Braxton County Eagles will look to defend their home court on Monday against the Roane County Raiders at 7:30 p.m. Roane County took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Braxton County, who comes in off a win.
Braxton County fell on hard times earlier this season, but after back-to-back wins it seems like their luck might finally be changing. They took down Gilmer County 60-44 on Friday. That's two games straight that Braxton County has won by exactly 16 points.
Braxton County got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Riley Hunt out in front who scored 18 points along with five rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Hunt has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Ryken Rutherford, who scored 17 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Roane County's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Saturday after their third straight defeat. They lost to Independence on the road by a decisive 49-32 margin.
Braxton County's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Roane County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Braxton County came up short against Roane County when the teams last played back in January, falling 58-51. Will Braxton County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
