Galax uses stifling defense claim Region 1C title, 14-0
Top region seed Galax used a couple of first half scores and a dynamic defensive effort to win the Region 1C title over Parry McCluer 14-0. Javonte Reeves rushed of a first half score and quarterback Ian Ashworth hit Ayden White for a second quarter touchdown pass to account for the scoring. The Maroon Tide (10-2) bottled up the power ground game led by RB John Snider in check throughout the game. Th Blues finish the season 9-4. Galax moves on to take on Region 1D champion Holston in the state semifinals.
WATCH: Auburn beats Galax to win Mountain Empire District championship
WYTHEVILLE, Va. โ The Auburn Eagles beat Galax 53-41 on Friday at George Wythe High School to win the Mountain Empire District championship and secure their spot in the Region 1C tournament. Auburnโs Ethan Millirons led the Eagles with 31 points and Galaxโs Cole Pickett led the Maroon Tide with 12.