Bland County lost against George Wythe back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The match between the Bland County Bears and the George Wythe Maroons didn't end well, with the Bland County Bears falling 53-36. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 124th, while the Maroons are ranked 26th).
01/28/25 vs George Wythe | 12 |
01/27/25 @ Eastern Montgomery | 8 |
01/24/25 @ Auburn | 10 |
01/17/25 @ Fort Chiswell | 10 |
Bland County's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Danielle Sanders, who posted seven points along with 12 boards and four blocks. Sanders is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last four games she's played. Addison Myers was another key player, putting up nine points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Bland County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in four consecutive contests.
Bland County's loss dropped their record down to 8-4. As for George Wythe, their victory was their 16th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Bland County wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 40-35 defeat against Galax on the 31st. George Wythe has also already played their next match, a 66-64 win against Fort Chiswell on the 31st.
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