Virginia High School Basketball - James Monroe holds off Stonewall Jackson
December 29, 2017: Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the James Monroe Yellow Jackets (Fredericksburg, VA) and the visiting Stonewall Jackson Raiders (Manassas, VA), saw James Monroe's basketball squad hold off Stonewall Jackson by a tally of 69-67.
With the victory, James Monroe improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Yellow Jackets host Courtland (Spotsylvania, VA) to confront the Cougars in a Battlefield challenge on Tuesday, January 2. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Courtland won 56-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Massaponax (Spotsylvania, VA)
Next up, the Raiders confront the Patriot (Nokesville, VA) in a Western challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Stonewall Jackson will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 63-48 non-league loss to Meadowbrook (Richmond, VA).