The Middlesex Chargers basketball squad (Saluda, VA), was crushed 76-38 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Altavista Colonels (Altavista, VA)

With the victory, Altavista advances its record to 5-2 on the year. The Colonels host Auburn (Riner, VA) to confront the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, January 3. The Eagles go into the game with a record of 5-2. Auburn lost 63-45 in their recent non-league game against North Cross (Roanoke, VA)

With the loss, Middlesex falls to 6-2 on the campaign. The Chargers travel to Mathews (Mathews, VA) to confront the Blue Devils in a Tidewater game on Thursday, January 2. The Blue Devils go into the game with a record of 5-3. Mathews lost 60-51 in their recent non-league game against Bruton (Williamsburg, VA)