Heritage Pioneers (Lynchburg, VA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Rustburg Red Devils (Rustburg, VA), 45-40 in a league bout.

With the victory, Heritage upgrades its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Brookville (Lynchburg, VA) to play the Bees in a Seminole bout on Thursday, January 26. The Bees come into the bout with a record of 7-9. Brookville lost 46-27 in their recent league bout against Liberty Christian (Lynchburg, VA)

Next up, the Red Devils play the Buckingham Knights (Buckingham, VA) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 25. Rustburg will attempt to upgrade on its 1-14 season record.