ROANOKE TIMES 
                      Copyright (c) 1997, Roanoke Times

DATE: Saturday, January 4, 1997              TAG: 9701070113
SECTION: SPORTS                   PAGE: B-1  EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
DATELINE: CHRISTAINSBURG 
SOURCE: RAY COX STAFF WRITER
MEMO: NOTE: Please see microfilm for text 

DEMONS PUT IT ON THE LINE AGAINST RIVALS CHRISTIANSBURG OUTLASTS BLACKSBURG 47-41

A small matter such as a change of districts has done nothing to dilute the go-for-the-throat nature of the Blacksburg-Christiansburg high school basketball rivalry.

The Blue Demons and Indians staged another blood-pressure raiser Friday night in Christiansburg's crowded gym. The issue was unsettled until the final minute when the Demons pulled away at the free-throw line for a 47-41 Blue Ridge District victory.

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KEYWORDS: TYIN