Virginia High School Basketball - Eastern Mennonite holds off The Covenant
January 24, 2024: Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Eastern Mennonite Flames (Harrisonburg, VA) and the visiting The Covenant Eagles (Charlottesville, VA), saw Eastern Mennonite's basketball squad hold off The Covenant by a tally of 53-52.
With the victory, Eastern Mennonite improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Flames host Roanoke Catholic (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Celtics in a challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Celtics come into the challenge with a record of 5-7.
Next up, the Eagles confront the Carlisle Chiefs (Axton, VA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 26. The Covenant will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 2-9 record after their 92-36 league loss to Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, VA).