North Carolina High School Basketball - Owen can't hold off Avery County
January 29, 2025: Black Mountain, NC 28711 Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Owen Warhorses (Black Mountain, NC), 84-81 in a league match.
With the victory, Avery County advances its record to 10-7 on the year. The Vikings host Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC) to face the Cougars in a 1A/2A Western Highlands match on Friday, January 31. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 14-2. Mountain Heritage won 88-69 in their recent league match against Owen (Black Mountain, NC)
The Warhorses now own a 12-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Rosman for a 1A/2A Western Highlands match on Friday, January 31. Owen will face a Tigers squad coming off a 61-21 league loss to Mitchell (Bakersville, NC). The Tigers record now stands at 1-15.