Bruton Panthers (Williamsburg, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Grafton Clippers (Yorktown, VA), 54-51 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Bruton upgrades its record to 5-4 on the season. The Panthers host New Kent (New Kent, VA) to play the Trojans in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 24. The Trojans go into the bout with a record of 11-3. New Kent won 68-45 in their recent non-league bout against Charlottesville (Charlottesville, VA)

Next up, the Clippers play the Tabb Tigers (Yorktown, VA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 24. Grafton will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 7-5 record after their 58-40 non-league loss to New Kent (New Kent, VA).