Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the The Carmel School Wildcats (Ruther Glen, VA) and the host Varsity Opponent (, ), saw The Carmel School's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 60-56.

With the victory, The Carmel School improves its record to 7-10 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Guardian Christian Academy (Chesterfield, VA) to confront the Royal Knights in a VISAA Division IV challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Royal Knights come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Guardian Christian Academy lost 66-61 in their recent non-league test against Veritas School (Richmond, VA)

The now own a 234-812 record. They play next when they host Hawaii Baptist Academy for a Interscholastic II test on Saturday, January 6. Varsity Opponent will encounter a Eagles squad coming off a 55-50 league loss to Damien (Honolulu, HI). The Eagles record now stands at 6-8.