Monticello Mustangs (Charlottesville, VA) supporters left the game satisfied Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Albemarle Patriots (Charlottesville, VA), 51-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Monticello advances its record to 5-1 on the year. The Mustangs travel to Fluvanna County (Palmyra, VA) to face the Flying Flucos in a non-league match on Monday, December 16. The Flying Flucos enter the match with a record of 0-1.

The Patriots now own a 3-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Eastern View for a non-league match on Saturday, December 14. Albemarle will face a Cyclones squad coming off a 75-28 non-league loss to Battlefield (Haymarket, VA). The Cyclones record now stands at 2-1.