In Friday's non-league match, the host Fort Chiswell Pioneers basketball team scored a decisive 62-40 triumph over the Bland County Bears.

In their next game, the Pioneers meet the Carroll County Cavaliers (Hillsville, VA) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 15. Fort Chiswell will attempt to move on its 10-1 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 6-6 record after their 62-48 non-league win over Floyd County (Floyd, VA).

With the defeat, Bland County moves to 1-5 on the year. The Bears host Grayson County (Independence, VA) to meet the Blue Devils in a non-league match on Monday, January 15. The Blue Devils enter the match with a record of 2-8. Grayson County lost 29-26 in their recent non-league match against Galax (Galax, VA)