In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Halifax County Comets basketball team scored a tight 46-45 triumph over the George Washington Eagles.

In their next game, the Comets meet the Martinsville Bulldogs (Martinsville, VA) in a Piedmont match, on Friday, January 5. Halifax County will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 6-5 record after their 44-39 league win over Bassett (Bassett, VA).

With the defeat, George Washington moves to 3-6 on the year. The Eagles host Amherst County (Amherst, VA) to meet the Lancers in a non-league match on Wednesday, January 3. The Lancers enter the match with a record of 4-5. Amherst County lost 52-29 in their recent non-league match against Alleghany (Covington, VA)