The Viera Hawks tipped the host McLean Highlanders basketball team by a final score of 63-58 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Hawks face the Melbourne Bulldogs (Melbourne, FL) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 6. Viera will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 9-3 record after their 55-54 non-league loss to St. Joseph Academy (St. Augustine, FL).

With the defeat, McLean moves to 3-5 on the year. The Highlanders host Chantilly (Chantilly, VA) to face the Chargers in a non-league game on Thursday, January 5. The Chargers enter the game with a record of 5-5. Chantilly won 55-51 in their recent non-league game against Woodson (Fairfax, VA)