Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Bassett Bengals (Bassett, VA) and the visiting George Washington Eagles (Danville, VA), saw Bassett's basketball squad hold off George Washington by a tally of 50-47.

With the victory, Bassett improves its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Bengals host Magna Vista (Ridgeway, VA) to play the Warriors in a Piedmont challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 13-3. Magna Vista won 47-45 in their recent non-league challenge against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

Next up, the Eagles play the Martinsville Bulldogs (Martinsville, VA) in a Piedmont challenge, on Tuesday, January 23. George Washington will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record.