William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), 55-49 in a league bout.

With the win, William Byrd upgrades its record to 7-7 on the season. The Terriers travel to Northside (Roanoke, VA) to clash with the Vikings in a Blue Ridge bout on Tuesday, January 17. The Vikings go into the bout with a record of 13-0. Northside won 77-32 in their recent league bout against Staunton River (Moneta, VA)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA) in a Blue Ridge bout, on Tuesday, January 17. Franklin County will attempt to upgrade on its 9-6 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 8-5 record after their 75-49 league loss to Fleming (Roanoke, VA).