Twin Valley Panthers (Pilgrims Knob, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting East Ridge Warriors (Lick Creek, KY), 52-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Twin Valley upgrades its record to 9-5 on the season. The Panthers travel to Honaker (Honaker, VA) to play the Tigers in a Black Diamond match on Tuesday, January 24. The Tigers enter the match with a record of 12-4. Honaker won 61-41 in their recent league match against Grundy (Grundy, VA)

With the defeat, East Ridge moves to 2-14 on the year. The Warriors host Prestonsburg (Prestonsburg, KY) to meet the Blackcats in a non-league match on Saturday, January 21. The Blackcats enter the match with a record of 6-10.