On January 16, 2015, the boys varsity basketball team took on the Bassett High School Bengals and won 66-53. Tunstall holds a 7-7 record.

Bassett’s defense worked hard to stop Tunstall from scoring; however, Tunstall’s offense overpowered the Bengals throughout the game. Tunstall’s defense also played very well during the game.

Tunstall started and finished the game with a score ahead of Bassett.

Junior guard Will McCraw kept Bassett from scoring and scored 6 points himself.

“I think I played well tonight, but I have to give it to my team, I couldn’t have done it without them.” stated McCraw.

Senior forward Matt Pyrtle also showed off on the court scoring 18 points and adding 7 assists, 7 steals, and 1 block.

“Since it was a home game it was important we win the game and we communicated very well during the game,” said Pyrtle.

The next basketball game is Thursday, January 22 at 7:30, the boys will be playing on their home court against Dan River High School.