Christiansburg’s Matt Simmons drives to the hoop for a layup in the Blue Demons’ 58-55 loss to Auburn. Simmons finished with 10 points. Tyrique Taylor led the Blue Demons with 12 points.Michael Royal’s free throws late in the fourth quarter gave Auburn the slim victory. Royal Scored eight points in the win. Daniel Brotherton led Auburn with 15 points as 11 players contributed in the contest for the defending Class 1 state champions.