Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots (Roanoke, VA), 32-18 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Franklin County upgrades its record to 7-3 on the season. The Eagles host Byrd (Vinton, VA) to play the Terriers in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Terriers go into the bout with a record of 8-0. Byrd won 30-26 in their recent non-league bout against Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA)

Next up, the Patriots play the Harrisonburg Blue Streaks (Harrisonburg, VA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. Patrick Henry will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Blue Streaks go into the bout with a 7-3 record after their 32-27 non-league loss to Turner Ashby (Bridgewater, VA).