The Rural Retreat Indians tipped the host Holston Cavaliers basketball team by a final score of 54-53 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Indians face the Chilhowie Warriors (Chilhowie, VA) in a Hogoheegee game, on Monday, January 22. Rural Retreat will attempt to move on its 8-7 season record. The Warriors enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 64-53 non-league win over Johnson County (Mountain City, TN).

With the defeat, Holston moves to 6-9 on the year. The Cavaliers host Patrick Henry (Glade Spring, VA) to face the Rebels in a Hogoheegee game on Tuesday, January 23. The Rebels enter the game with a record of 13-3. Patrick Henry won 83-31 in their recent non-league game against Council (Council, VA)