Hermitage Panthers (Richmond, VA) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Patrick Henry Patriots (Ashland, VA), 48-32 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Hermitage upgrades its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Deep Run (Glen Allen, VA) to play the Wildcats in a Colonial bout on Tuesday, December 12. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 3-1. Deep Run won 50-15 in their recent league bout against Freeman (Richmond, VA)

Next up, the Patriots play the Varina Blue Devils (Richmond, VA) in a Capital bout, on Tuesday, December 12. Patrick Henry will attempt to upgrade on its 1-4 season record. The Blue Devils come into the bout with a 0-1 record after their 66-38 league loss to Mechanicsville (Mechanicsville, VA).