Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Nelson County Governors (Lovingston, VA) and the visiting Appomattox County Raiders (Appomattox, VA), saw Nelson County's basketball squad hold off Appomattox County by a tally of 35-32.

With the victory, Nelson County improves its record to 6-3 on the campaign. The Governors travel to Parry McCluer (Buena Vista, VA) to play the Fighting Blues in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 8. The Fighting Blues come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Parry McCluer lost 48-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Nelson County (Lovingston, VA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Chatham Cavaliers (Chatham, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Appomattox County will attempt to improve on its 1-5 season record.