Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA) and the host Holston Cavaliers (Damascus, VA), saw Richlands's basketball squad hold off Holston by a tally of 63-57.

With the victory, Richlands improves its record to 8-11 on the campaign. The Blue Tornado travel to Virginia High (Bristol, VA) to play the Bearcats in a Southwest challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Bearcats come into the challenge with a record of 14-4. Virginia High won 82-42 in their recent league challenge against Tazewell (Tazewell, VA)

Next up, the Cavaliers play the Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA) in a Hogoheegee challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Holston will attempt to improve on its 4-13 season record. The Rebels come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 73-44 league win over Northwood (Saltville, VA).