Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA) and the visiting Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), saw Northside's basketball squad hold off Franklin County by a tally of 23-19.

With the victory, Northside improves its record to 9-8 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Fleming (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Colonels in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 24. The Colonels come into the challenge with a record of 4-7.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 27. Franklin County will attempt to improve on its 8-5 season record.