Craig County Rockets (New Castle, VA) backers were in high spirits Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Bland County Bears (Rocky Gap, VA), 55-42 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Craig County upgrades its record to 2-4 on the season. The Rockets travel to Roanoke Valley Christian (Roanoke, VA) to face the EAGLES in a non-league game on Monday, December 18. The EAGLES enter the game with a record of 5-2. Roanoke Valley Christian won 71-50 in their recent league game against Christian Heritage Academy (Rocky Mount, VA)

With the defeat, Bland County moves to 1-5 on the year. The Bears travel to Eastern Montgomery (Elliston, VA) to face the Mustangs in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 20. The Mustangs enter the game with a record of 2-7. Eastern Montgomery lost 59-27 in their recent league game against Parry McCluer (Buena Vista, VA)