Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Handley Judges (Winchester, VA) and the host James Wood Colonels (Winchester, VA), saw Handley's basketball squad hold off James Wood by a count of 48-44.

With the victory, Handley upgrades its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Judges host Sherando (Stephens City, VA) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Thursday, February 2. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. Sherando won 64-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Fauquier (Warrenton, VA)

Next up, the Colonels play the Central Woodstock Falcons (Woodstock, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 30. James Wood will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 8-9 record after their 40-30 non-league win over Luray (Luray, VA).