The John Battle Trojans tipped the host Holston Cavaliers basketball team by a final score of 53-47 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 23. John Battle will attempt to move on its 6-3 season record. The Black Raiders enter the game with a 3-1 record after their 52-50 non-league win over Honaker (Honaker, VA).

With the defeat, Holston moves to 3-5 on the year. The Cavaliers travel to Marion (Marion, VA) to face the Scarlet Hurricanes in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 3. The Scarlet Hurricanes enter the game with a record of 4-5. Marion lost 76-59 in their recent non-league game against Chilhowie (Chilhowie, VA)