In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Smithfield Packers basketball team scored a tight 38-37 triumph over the Bruton Panthers.

In their next game, the Packers face the Lafayette Rams (Williamsburg, VA) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 22. Smithfield will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Rams enter the match with a 1-9 record after their 48-40 non-league loss to Warhill (Williamsburg, VA).

With the defeat, Bruton moves to 4-5 on the year. The Panthers host Grafton (Yorktown, VA) to face the Clippers in a non-league match on Friday, January 19. The Clippers enter the match with a record of 8-4. Grafton won 42-25 in their recent non-league match against Poquoson (Poquoson, VA)