In Thursday's league match, the visiting Amelia County Raiders basketball team scored a tight 39-34 triumph over the Nottoway Cougars.

In their next game, the Raiders meet the Cumberland Dukes (Cumberland, VA) in a James River match, on Wednesday, January 4. Amelia County will attempt to better on its 3-2 season record. The Dukes enter the match with a 5-1 record after their 41-24 league win over Lunenburg Central (Victoria, VA).

With the defeat, Nottoway moves to 1-4 on the year. The Cougars host Buckingham (Buckingham, VA) to meet the Knights in a James River match on Wednesday, January 4. The Knights enter the match with a record of 3-3. Buckingham won 53-15 in their recent league match against Randolph-Henry (Charlotte Court House, VA)