Twin Valley Panthers (Pilgrims Knob, VA) backers were pleased Saturday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy Ospreys (Moneta, VA), 51-42 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Twin Valley upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Richlands (Richlands, VA) to play the Blue Tornado in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 7. The Blue Tornado come into the bout with a record of 1-2. Richlands won 58-56 in their recent non-league bout against Lee (Jonesville, VA)

Next up, the Ospreys play the Temple Christian Crusaders (Madison Heights, VA) in a Virginia Christian bout, on Tuesday, December 5. Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record. The Crusaders come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 49-27 non-league win over Lynchburg HomeSchool (Lynchburg, VA).