Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Roanoke Valley Christian EAGLES (Roanoke, VA) and the visiting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys (Moneta, VA), saw Roanoke Valley Christian's basketball squad hold off Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy by a tally of 51-45.

With the victory, Roanoke Valley Christian improves its record to 12-2 on the campaign. The EAGLES host King's Christian Academy (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Lions in a Virginia Christian - Southwest challenge on Monday, January 22. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 0-5. King's Christian Academy lost 58-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Westover Christian Academy (Danville, VA)

Next up, the Ospreys confront the Timberlake Christian Tornadoes (Forest, VA) in a Virginia Christian - Southeast challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy will attempt to improve on its 9-5 season record. The Tornadoes come into the challenge with a 4-7 record after their 56-44 league win over Westover Christian Academy (Danville, VA).