George C. Marshall Statesmen (Falls Church, VA) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting McLean Highlanders (McLean, VA), 35-26 in a non-league bout.

With the win, George C. Marshall upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Statesmen host Oakton (Vienna, VA) to play the Cougars in a non-league bout on Friday, December 16. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 3-1. Oakton lost 78-69 in their recent non-league bout against Yorktown (Arlington, VA)

Next up, the Highlanders play the Chantilly Chargers (Chantilly, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, January 5. McLean will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record.