Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Patriot Pioneers (Nokesville, VA) and the visiting L.C. Bird Skyhawks (Chesterfield, VA), saw Patriot's basketball squad hold off L.C. Bird by a tally of 47-42.

With the victory, Patriot improves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Pioneers travel to John Champe (Aldie, VA) to confront the Knights in a Cedar Run challenge on Friday, January 27. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 9-8. John Champe lost 44-43 in their recent league challenge against Unity Reed (Manassas, VA)

Next up, the Skyhawks confront the Varina Blue Devils (Richmond, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 28. L.C. Bird will attempt to improve on its 11-5 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 12-4 record after their 65-56 league win over Highland Springs (Highland Springs, VA).