Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Western Branch Bruins (Chesapeake, VA) and the visiting First Colonial Patriots (Virginia Beach, VA), saw Western Branch's basketball squad overcome First Colonial by a tally of 57-47.

With the victory, Western Branch improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Bruins host Hickory (Chesapeake, VA) to confront the Hawks in a Southeastern challenge on Tuesday, January 25. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 1-7.

Next up, the Patriots confront the Kempsville Chiefs (Virginia Beach, VA) in a Beach challenge, on Monday, January 24. First Colonial will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 71-31 league win over Bayside (Virginia Beach, VA).