In Thursday's league match, the visiting George Wythe Maroons basketball team scored a decisive 81-30 triumph over the Bland County Bears.

In their next game, the Maroons meet the Roanoke Catholic Celtics (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. George Wythe will attempt to better on its 8-3 season record. The Celtics enter the match with a 1-10 record after their 81-67 non-league loss to Auburn (Riner, VA).

With the defeat, Bland County moves to 4-8 on the year. The Bears host Fort Chiswell (Max Meadows, VA) to meet the Pioneers in a Mountain Empire match on Friday, January 12. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 6-6. Fort Chiswell won 66-65 in their recent league match against Giles (Pearisburg, VA)