In Friday's league match, the host Cave Spring Knights basketball team scored a tight 62-59 triumph over the Salem Spartans.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Patrick Henry Patriots (Roanoke, VA) in a River Ridge match, on Tuesday, January 23. Cave Spring will attempt to better on its 9-6 season record. The Patriots enter the match with a 10-4 record after their 69-45 league win over Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA).

With the defeat, Salem moves to 6-9 on the year. The Spartans host Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA) to meet the Bruins in a River Ridge match on Tuesday, January 23. The Bruins enter the match with a record of 9-6. Blacksburg lost 69-45 in their recent league match against Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA)