The Chilhowie Warriors lost against the Fort Chiswell Pioneers back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Chilhowie was outmatched by the Pioneers on the road and fell 61-30. While losing is never fun, Chilhowie can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 346th, while the Pioneers are ranked 107th).
It was another big night for Blair Jackson, who scored 35 points along with eight rebounds and seven steals for Fort Chiswell. Jackson has been hot recently, having posted 19 or more points the last eight times she's played. Kara King was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with four steals.
Chilhowie's defeat dropped their record down to 5-11. As for Fort Chiswell, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-4.
Chilhowie will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cavaliers at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Fort Chiswell, they will head out on the road to challenge the Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Giles has now lost eight straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since January 10.
