In Thursday's league match, the host Carlisle Chiefs basketball team scored a tight 45-38 triumph over the Miller School of Albemarle Mavericks.

In their next game, the Chiefs meet the Chatham Cavaliers (Chatham, VA) in a non-league match, on Monday, January 8. Carlisle will attempt to move on its 2-6 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 72-71 non-league win over William Campbell (Naruna, VA).

With the defeat, Miller School of Albemarle moves to 0-1 on the year. The Mavericks host The Covenant (Charlottesville, VA) to meet the Eagles in a match on Tuesday, January 9. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-1. The Covenant lost 37-32 in their recent non-league match against Wilson Memorial (Fishersville, VA)