In Wednesday's non-league test, the Virginia High Bearcats (Bristol, VA) basketball squad knocked off the host John Battle Trojans (Bristol, VA), by a score of 82-68.

Next, the Bearcats encounter the Tazewell Bulldogs (Tazewell, VA) in a Southwest test, on Friday, January 17. Virginia High will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 6-4 record after their 78-32 non-league win over Council (Council, VA).

The Trojans (3-9) will now prepare for their test against Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA). The Wolfpack come into the Mountain test with a 4-4 record. In their last test, Ridgeview beat Abingdon (Abingdon, VA), 54-47, in a league test.