The Salem Spartans basketball squad (Salem, VA), was outscored 45-32 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Pulaski County Cougars (Dublin, VA)

With the victory, Pulaski County advances its record to 10-0 on the year. The Cougars host Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA) to meet the Knights in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. The Knights enter the battle with a record of 7-1. Cave Spring won 38-11 in their recent non-league battle against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

The Spartans now own a 9-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Jefferson Forest for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 21. Salem will meet a Cavaliers squad coming off a 38-36 non-league loss to Amherst County (Amherst, VA). The Cavaliers record now stands at 7-4.