Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Amherst County Lancers (Amherst, VA) and the visiting Appomattox County Raiders (Appomattox, VA), saw Amherst County's basketball squad hold off Appomattox County by a tally of 43-40.

With the victory, Amherst County improves its record to 3-3 on the campaign. The Lancers travel to Heritage (Lynchburg, VA) to confront the Pioneers in a Seminole challenge on Friday, December 15. The Pioneers come into the challenge with a record of 5-2. Heritage won 56-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Staunton (Staunton, VA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Gretna Hawks (Gretna, VA) in a Dogwood challenge, on Friday, December 15. Appomattox County will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Hawks come into the challenge with a 3-3 record after their 62-52 non-league loss to Tunstall (Dry Fork, VA).