Patrick Henry Rebels (Glade Spring, VA) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Rural Retreat Indians (Rural Retreat, VA), 63-54 in a league bout.

With the win, Patrick Henry upgrades its record to 6-5 on the season. The Rebels host Northwood (Saltville, VA) to clash with the Panthers in a Hogoheegee bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Panthers go into the bout with a record of 3-5. Northwood lost 72-36 in their recent league bout against Lebanon (Lebanon, VA)

Next up, the Indians clash with the Holston Cavaliers (Damascus, VA) in a Hogoheegee bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Rural Retreat will attempt to upgrade on its 4-7 season record. The Cavaliers go into the bout with a 3-6 record after their 52-34 non-league loss to Marion (Marion, VA).