McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Chantilly Chargers (Chantilly, VA), 68-49 in a non-league bout.

With the win, McLean upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Highlanders travel to Lewis (Springfield, VA) to play the Lancers in a non-league bout on Monday, January 9. The Lancers go into the bout with a record of 2-7. Lewis lost 82-48 in their recent league bout against Hayfield (Alexandria, VA)

Next up, the Chargers play the James Madison Warhawks (Vienna, VA) in a District 1 bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Chantilly will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Warhawks go into the bout with a 7-4 record after their 67-61 non-league loss to West Potomac (Alexandria, VA).