Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), 52-50 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Fleming upgrades its record to 7-5 on the season. The Colonels host Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA) to clash with the Cavaliers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 31. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a record of 7-8. Lord Botetourt lost 52-49 in their recent non-league bout against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

Next up, the Eagles clash with the William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 31. Franklin County will attempt to upgrade on its 5-12 season record. The Terriers go into the bout with a 12-4 record after their 66-62 non-league win over Staunton River (Moneta, VA).