River View Raiders (Bradshaw, WV) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Tazewell Bulldogs (Tazewell, VA), 59-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, River View upgrades its record to 4-2 on the season. The Raiders host Mingo Central (Matewan, WV) to clash with the Miners in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 10. The Miners go into the bout with a record of 4-4. Mingo Central lost 50-41 in their recent league bout against Wyoming East (New Richmond, WV)

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the Virginia High Bearcats (Bristol, VA) in a Southwest bout, on Tuesday, January 10. Tazewell will attempt to upgrade on its 3-10 season record. The Bearcats go into the bout with a 6-4 record after their 65-51 league win over Graham (Bluefield, VA).