Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Steward Spartans (Richmond, VA) and the visiting John Marshall Justices (Richmond, VA), saw Steward's basketball squad hold off John Marshall by a tally of 43-36.

With the victory, Steward improves its record to 5-3 on the campaign. The Spartans travel to Henrico (Richmond, VA) to confront the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 19. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Henrico won 54-31 in their recent league challenge against Patrick Henry (Ashland, VA)

Next up, the Justices confront the Monacan Chiefs (Richmond, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 19. John Marshall will attempt to improve on its 5-2 season record. The Chiefs come into the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 42-14 league win over Clover Hill (Midlothian, VA).