Mount Vernon Majors (Alexandria, VA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Lewis Lancers (Springfield, VA), 53-41 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mount Vernon upgrades its record to 1-1 on the season. The Majors travel to Edison (Alexandria, VA) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, January 5. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 2-1. Edison won 64-20 in their recent league bout against Justice (Falls Church, VA)

Next up, the Lancers clash with the Hayfield Hawks (Alexandria, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 5. Lewis will attempt to upgrade on its 1-5 season record. The Hawks go into the bout with a 4-0 record after their 58-41 non-league win over Annandale (Annandale, VA).