In Friday's league match, the visiting Buckingham Knights basketball team scored a tight 53-51 triumph over the Prince Edward County Eagles.

In their next game, the Knights meet the Cumberland Dukes (Cumberland, VA) in a James River match, on Tuesday, January 9. Buckingham will attempt to move on its 6-4 season record. The Dukes enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 68-53 league win over Lunenburg Central (Victoria, VA).

With the defeat, Prince Edward County moves to 0-9 on the year. The Eagles host Nottoway (Nottoway, VA) to meet the Cougars in a James River match on Tuesday, January 9. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 2-7. Nottoway won 48-41 in their recent league match against Lunenburg Central (Victoria, VA)