Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Franklin County Eagles (Rocky Mount, VA) and the host Northside Vikings (Roanoke, VA), saw Franklin County's basketball squad wallop Northside by a tally of 49-27.

With the victory, Franklin County improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Floyd County (Floyd, VA) to confront the Buffaloes in a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 4. The Buffaloes come into the challenge with a record of 5-2.

Next up, the Vikings confront the Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 3. Northside will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record.