The Franklin County Eagles basketball squad (Rocky Mount, VA), was outscored 61-44 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA)

With the victory, Fleming advances its record to 9-5 on the year. The Colonels host Staunton River (Moneta, VA) to meet the Golden Eagles in a Blue Ridge battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Golden Eagles enter the battle with a record of 6-7.

The Eagles now own a 4-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lord Botetourt for a Blue Ridge battle on Tuesday, January 21. Franklin County will meet a Cavaliers squad coming off a 59-55 non-league loss to Alleghany (Covington, VA). The Cavaliers record now stands at 4-8.