Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA) and the host Thomas Walker Pioneers (Ewing, VA), saw Eastside's basketball squad hold off Thomas Walker by a tally of 53-46.

With the victory, Eastside improves its record to 6-8 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Rye Cove (Clinchport, VA) to play the Eagles in a Cumberland challenge on Friday, January 26. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 2-9. Rye Cove lost 57-39 in their recent league challenge against Twin Springs (Nickelsville, VA)

Next up, the Pioneers play the J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA) in a Cumberland challenge, on Friday, January 26. Thomas Walker will attempt to improve on its 7-9 season record. The Black Raiders come into the challenge with a 3-9 record after their 73-63 league loss to Eastside (Coeburn, VA).