Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Mechanicsville Mustangs (Mechanicsville, VA) and the host Patrick Henry Patriots (Ashland, VA), saw Mechanicsville's basketball squad hold off Patrick Henry by a tally of 55-48.

With the victory, Mechanicsville improves its record to 15-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to Henrico (Richmond, VA) to confront the Warriors in a Capital challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 11-6.

Next up, the Patriots confront the Armstrong Wildcats (Richmond, VA) in a Capital challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Patrick Henry will attempt to improve on its 2-14 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 4-10 record after their 56-31 league loss to Henrico (Richmond, VA).