The J.I. Burton Black Raiders tipped the visiting Thomas Walker Pioneers basketball team by a final score of 55-50 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Black Raiders face the Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA) in a Cumberland game, on Tuesday, January 10. J.I. Burton will attempt to move on its 5-1 season record.

With the defeat, Thomas Walker moves to 2-9 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Castlewood (Castlewood, VA) to face the Blue Devils in a Cumberland game on Friday, January 6. The Blue Devils enter the game with a record of 0-11. Castlewood lost 81-32 in their recent league game against Twin Springs (Nickelsville, VA)