Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) and the host Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA), saw Franklin County's basketball squad hold off Fleming by a tally of 42-37.

With the victory, Franklin County improves its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Eagles host Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA) to confront the Cavaliers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Cavaliers come into the challenge with a record of 4-9. Lord Botetourt lost 61-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

Next up, the Colonels confront the Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Fleming will attempt to advance on its 4-3 season record.