Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) and the host Staunton River Golden Eagles (Moneta, VA), saw Franklin County's basketball squad hold off Staunton River by a tally of 44-39.

With the victory, Franklin County improves its record to 4-6 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Fleming (Roanoke, VA) to confront the Colonels in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 10. The Colonels come into the challenge with a record of 2-2. Fleming lost 56-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Northside (Roanoke, VA)

Next up, the Golden Eagles confront the Fleming Colonels (Roanoke, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 11. Staunton River will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record.