Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the George C. Marshall Statesmen (Falls Church, VA) and the host McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA), saw George C. Marshall's basketball squad hold off McLean by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, George C. Marshall improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Statesmen travel to Yorktown (Arlington, VA) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 18. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 4-1.

Next up, the Highlanders play the Langley Saxons (McLean, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 11. McLean will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Saxons come into the challenge with a 3-1 record after their 51-49 non-league win over George C. Marshall (Falls Church, VA).