Maroons whip Giles

George Wythe stomped Giles 77-27 in the opening round of the Mountain Empire District tournament.

After easing to a seven point led in the first frame, GW used a 30-3 second quarter to leave no doubt in the Maroon faithful’s minds.

Holden Luttrell scoured 11 points for the Maroons in a game that saw 14 players score.

Galax edged the Fort in the opening round, with the Tide claiming a 42-38 victory. Meanwhile Grayson swiped a 55-47 win from Bland County.

On the girls’ bracket, Bland hammered out a 48-38 win over Auburn. Fort Chiswell whipped Giles 71-24, and Galax blasted Grayson 44-21.