The Chilhowie Warriors basketball squad (Chilhowie, VA), was crushed 67-25 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Fort Chiswell Pioneers (Max Meadows, VA)

With the victory, Fort Chiswell advances its record to 10-0 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Galax (Galax, VA) to meet the Maroon Tide in a Mountain Empire battle on Friday, January 10. The Maroon Tide enter the battle with a record of 6-1. Galax won 58-47 in their recent non-league battle against Forbush (East Bend, NC)

The Warriors now own a 2-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host Richlands for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9. Chilhowie will meet a Blue Tornado squad coming off a 77-18 non-league loss to Ridgeview (Clintwood, VA). The Blue Tornado record now stands at 3-8.