Hanover Hawks (Mechanicsville, VA) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots (Ashland, VA), 70-35 in a league match.

With the victory, Hanover advances its record to 8-4 on the year. The Hawks travel to Matoaca (Chesterfield, VA) to face the Warriors in a non-league match on Monday, January 27. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 6-5. Matoaca won 63-32 in their recent league match against Dinwiddie (Dinwiddie, VA)

The Patriots now own a 1-12 record. They put it on the line next when they host Charles City for a non-league match on Monday, January 27. Patrick Henry will face a Panthers squad coming off a 2-0 league win over Carver College and Career Academy (Chester, VA). The Panthers record now stands at 8-6.