The First Colonial Patriots basketball team (Virginia Beach, VA), was nudged 53-49 in Tuesday's league battle with the visiting Kellam Knights (Virginia Beach, VA)

The Knights now possess a 8-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Kempsville for a Beach battle on Friday, January 20. Kellam will confront a Chiefs team coming off a 60-56 league win over Green Run (Virginia Beach, VA). The Chiefs record now stands at 8-4.

The Patriots (5-10) will now prepare for their battle against Nansemond-Suffolk Academy (Suffolk, VA). The Saints come into the non-league battle with a 4-13 record.