Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Liberty Minutemen (Bedford, VA), 52-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Staunton River upgrades its record to 6-9 on the year. The Golden Eagles host William Byrd (Vinton, VA) to face the Terriers in a non-league match on Friday, January 24. The Terriers enter the match with a record of 4-11. William Byrd lost 58-35 in their recent non-league match against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

The Minutemen now sport a 4-4 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Amherst County for a non-league match on Friday, January 24. Liberty will face a Lancers squad coming off a 51-42 non-league win over Altavista (Altavista, VA). The Lancers record now stands at 6-5.