Hermitage Panthers (Richmond, VA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Thomas Jefferson Vikings (Richmond, VA), 50-31 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Hermitage upgrades its record to 8-1 on the season. The Panthers travel to Godwin (Richmond, VA) to play the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 18. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 4-6. Godwin lost 55-33 in their recent non-league bout against Collegiate (Passaic, NJ)

Next up, the Vikings play the John Marshall Justices (Richmond, VA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. Thomas Jefferson will attempt to upgrade on its 2-6 season record. The Justices go into the bout with a 8-0 record after their 38-37 non-league win over Freeman (Richmond, VA).