The Valwood Valiants tipped the host Byne Christian Saints basketball team by a final score of 61-56 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Valiants face the Southland Academy Raiders (Americus, GA) in a GIAA AAAA/AAA District 3 game, on Friday, January 19. Valwood will attempt to move on its 8-5 season record. The Raiders enter the game with a 6-5 record after their 46-45 league win over Terrell Academy (Dawson, GA).

With the defeat, Byne Christian moves to 8-10 on the year. The Saints travel to CHESS Academy (Tifton, GA) to face the Knights in a non-league game on Friday, January 19. The Knights enter the game with a record of 8-4.