Auburn sweeps Bland in MED action

Auburn’s Eagles brought out the brooms on visiting Bland County.

The Auburn boys downed the Bears 81-49 in a Mountain Empire matchup in Riner.

Coahan Gordon stroked 26 points for the Eagles. John Miller led the Bears with 15 points.

On the girls’ side, Auburn claimed a narrower win, 55-50. Danielle Sanders powered the Bland effort with a game-high 21 points. Carli Christian, from Auburn, also stroked 21 points.

The Lady Maroon rolled over Giles 56-21. Abby Berry led the GW effort with 13 points.