Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Philip Barbour Colts (Philippi, WV) and the host Preston Knights (Kingwood, WV), saw Philip Barbour's basketball squad overcome Preston by a tally of 54-39.

With the victory, Philip Barbour improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Colts host Preston (Kingwood, WV) to confront the Knights in a challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-9.

Next up, the Knights confront the Fairmont Senior Polar Bears (Fairmont, WV) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Preston will attempt to improve on its 1-9 season record.