Galax was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 52-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Alleghany Trojans. The Maroon Tide were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Trojans apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Alleghany's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lance Shatley, who went 5 of 11 en route to 12 points. Another player making a difference was Colby Crouse, who posted eight points and seven boards.
Galax's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Alleghany, their record is now 3-5.
Galax will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Giles at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. As for Alleghany, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 72-42 win against Forbush on the 21st.
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