Markelle Ray scored 34 points on his 17th birthday, leading Graham High School to a 71-56 victory over Wise County Central in the first round of the VHSL Region 2D boys basketball tournament. Ray's productivity has been a highlight of Graham's season, with coach Todd Baker praising his consistency and effort. Graham (16-7) will now face Mountain 7 District champion Gate City in the Region 2D semifinals.

By the Numbers
  • Markelle Ray scored 34 points in the game
  • Graham High School secured a 71-56 victory over Wise County Central
State of Play
  • Graham (16-7) advances to face Mountain 7 District champion Gate City in the Region 2D semifinals
  • Wise County Central's season ends with a 14-12 record
What's Next

Graham will play at Mountain 7 District champion Gate City on Thursday in the Region 2D semifinals.

Bottom Line

Markelle Ray's outstanding performance led Graham High School to a decisive victory, positioning them for a challenging matchup against Mountain 7 District champion Gate City in the next round.