Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Galax Maroon Tide (Galax, VA) and the visiting Northwood Panthers (Saltville, VA), saw Galax's basketball squad hold off Northwood by a tally of 61-60.

With the victory, Galax improves its record to 2-14 on the campaign. The Maroon Tide host Grayson County (Independence, VA) to confront the Blue Devils in a Mountain Empire challenge on Friday, January 27. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 5-10. Grayson County lost 64-40 in their recent league challenge against Auburn (Riner, VA)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA) in a Hogoheegee challenge, on Friday, January 27. Northwood will attempt to improve on its 5-12 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 10-7 record after their 59-37 league win over Rural Retreat (Rural Retreat, VA).