In Friday's league match, the host Pulaski County Cougars basketball team scored a good 57-44 triumph over the Salem Spartans.

In their next game, the Cougars meet the Christiansburg Blue Demons (Christiansburg, VA) in a River Ridge match, on Tuesday, January 17. Pulaski County will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Blue Demons enter the match with a 11-4 record after their 45-43 league win over Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA).

With the defeat, Salem moves to 8-5 on the year. The Spartans host Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA) to meet the Patriots in a River Ridge match on Tuesday, January 17. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 9-4. Patrick Henry won 54-7 in their recent non-league match against Harrisonburg (Harrisonburg, VA)