Gate City Blue Devils (Gate City, VA) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host John Battle Trojans (Bristol, VA), 54-48 in a league match.

With the victory, Gate City upgrades its record to 3-4 on the year. The Blue Devils host Lee (Jonesville, VA) to face the Generals in a Mountain match on Tuesday, January 7. The Generals enter the match with a record of 4-3. Lee won 81-55 in their recent non-league match against Twin Springs (Nickelsville, VA)

The Trojans now sport a 2-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Abingdon for a Mountain match on Tuesday, January 7. John Battle will face a Falcons squad coming off a 89-53 non-league win over Staunton River (Moneta, VA). The Falcons record now stands at 3-4.