Fans at Monday's non-league challenge between the Heritage Pioneers (Lynchburg, VA) and the visiting Appomattox County Raiders (Appomattox, VA), saw Heritage's basketball squad hold off Appomattox County by a tally of 36-35.

With the victory, Heritage improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Rustburg (Rustburg, VA) to confront the Red Devils in a Seminole challenge on Friday, January 5. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a record of 6-3. Rustburg won 52-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Tunstall (Dry Fork, VA)

Next up, the Raiders confront the Brookville Bees (Lynchburg, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 2. Appomattox County will attempt to improve on its 1-1 season record. The Bees come into the challenge with a 5-3 record after their 53-25 non-league win over Altavista (Altavista, VA).