Clarke County Eagles (Berryville, VA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Strasburg Rams (Strasburg, VA), 62-55 in a league bout.

With the win, Clarke County upgrades its record to 5-2 on the season. The Eagles host Salem (Salem, VA) to play the Spartans in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 28. The Spartans go into the bout with a record of 3-3. Salem lost 60-52 in their recent league bout against Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA)

Next up, the Rams play the Turner Ashby Knights (Bridgewater, VA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 22. Strasburg will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Knights go into the bout with a 4-4 record after their 61-45 league loss to Broadway (Broadway, VA).