Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Thomas Walker Pioneers (Ewing, VA) and the host Rural Retreat Indians (Rural Retreat, VA), saw Thomas Walker's basketball squad hold off Rural Retreat by a tally of 50-48.

With the victory, Thomas Walker improves its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Castlewood (Castlewood, VA) to confront the Blue Devils in a Cumberland challenge on Friday, January 27. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 0-17.

Next up, the Indians confront the Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA) in a Hogoheegee challenge, on Tuesday, January 24. Rural Retreat will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record.