Hermitage Panthers (Richmond, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the visiting J.R. Tucker Tigers (Henrico, VA), 50-20 in a league bout.

With the win, Hermitage upgrades its record to 11-4 on the season. The Panthers host Freeman (Richmond, VA) to play the Mavericks in a Colonial bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Mavericks go into the bout with a record of 8-10. Freeman lost 50-32 in their recent league bout against Godwin (Richmond, VA)

Next up, the Tigers play the Maggie Walker (Richmond, VA) in a Colonial bout, on Tuesday, January 31. J.R. Tucker will attempt to upgrade on its 2-15 season record. The go into the bout with a 9-7 record after their 47-46 non-league win over Amelia County (Amelia Court House, VA).