In Wednesday's non-league match, the Halifax County Comets (South Boston, VA) basketball team nudged the visiting Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA), by a final score of 63-56.

In their next game, the Comets meet the Bassett Bengals (Bassett, VA) in a Piedmont match, on Friday, February 2. Halifax County will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The Bengals enter the match with a 4-15 record after their 100-38 league loss to Tunstall (Dry Fork, VA).

With the defeat, Franklin County moves to 6-14 on the year. The Eagles host Fleming (Roanoke, VA) to meet the Colonels in a Blue Ridge match on Friday, February 2. The Colonels enter the match with a record of 11-5. Fleming won 76-69 in their recent league match against Lord Botetourt (Daleville, VA)