The John Battle Trojans basketball squad (Bristol, VA), was outscored 55-36 in Friday's league battle with the visiting Abingdon Falcons (Abingdon, VA)

With the victory, Abingdon advances its record to 8-11 on the year. The Falcons host Bassett (Bassett, VA) to meet the Bengals in a non-league battle on Saturday, February 1. The Bengals enter the battle with a record of 4-12. Bassett lost 57-50 in their recent league battle against Magna Vista (Ridgeway, VA)

The Trojans now own a 5-13 record. They put it on the line next when they host Lee for a Mountain battle on Tuesday, February 4. John Battle will meet a Generals squad coming off a 60-49 league win over Gate City (Gate City, VA). The Generals record now stands at 7-9.