The Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) basketball were winner over the visiting William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA), 56-48 in Friday's non-league bout.

The Spartans now possess a 5-1 record. They play next when they travel to Lord Botetourt for a non-league bout on Friday, January 3. Salem will play a Cavaliers team coming off a 56-48 non-league loss to Hidden Valley (Roanoke, VA). The Cavaliers record now stands at 3-5.

With the loss, William Byrd falls to 3-4 on the campaign. The Terriers host Cave Spring (Roanoke, VA) to play the Knights in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 31. The Knights go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Cave Spring won 46-44 in their recent non-league bout against Jefferson Forest (Forest, VA)