Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Eastern Mennonite Flames (Harrisonburg, VA) and the visiting The Covenant Eagles (Charlottesville, VA), saw Eastern Mennonite's basketball squad hold off The Covenant by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Eastern Mennonite improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Flames host Roanoke Catholic (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Celtics in a challenge on Thursday, February 1. The Celtics come into the challenge with a record of 5-7.

Next up, the Eagles confront the Carlisle Chiefs (Axton, VA) in a challenge, on Friday, January 26. The Covenant will attempt to improve on its 6-2 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 2-9 record after their 92-36 league loss to Hargrave Military Academy (Chatham, VA).