The Lunenburg Central Chargers basketball squad (Victoria, VA), was outscored 56-43 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA)

With the victory, Essex advances its record to 5-3 on the year. The Trojans host Northumberland (Heathsville, VA) to meet the Indians in a Northern Neck bout on Tuesday, January 28. The Indians go into the bout with a record of 7-2. Northumberland won 75-49 in their recent league bout against Lancaster (Lancaster, VA)

With the loss, Lunenburg Central falls to 6-7 on the campaign. The Chargers host Cumberland (Cumberland, VA) to play the Dukes in a James River bout on Tuesday, January 28. The Dukes go into the bout with a record of 9-5. Cumberland lost 76-58 in their recent league bout against Buckingham (Buckingham, VA)