In Friday's league match, the host Buckingham Knights basketball team scored a good 40-24 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 8-1 season record. The Dukes enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 31-22 league win over Lunenburg Central (Victoria, VA).

With the defeat, Prince Edward County moves to 5-4 on the year. The Eagles travel to 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 1-8.