Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA) and the host Fort Chiswell Pioneers (Max Meadows, VA), saw Bland County's basketball squad overcome Fort Chiswell by a tally of 48-38.

With the victory, Bland County improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Bears host Eastern Montgomery (Elliston, VA) to confront the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 12. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 4-5. Eastern Montgomery lost 31-27 in their recent non-league challenge against Covington (Covington, VA)

Next up, the Pioneers confront the Lebanon Pioneers (Lebanon, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Fort Chiswell will attempt to improve on its 2-6 season record. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 25-13 non-league loss to Chilhowie (Chilhowie, VA).