Salem Spartans (Salem, VA) supporters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host William Byrd Terriers (Vinton, VA), 40-32 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Salem advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Spartans travel to Blacksburg (Blacksburg, VA) to face the Bruins in a non-league match on Friday, January 3. The Bruins enter the match with a record of 3-4. Blacksburg won 41-21 in their recent non-league match against Patrick Henry (Roanoke, VA)

The Terriers now own a 1-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bassett for a non-league match on Friday, January 3. William Byrd will face a Bengals squad coming off a 40-33 non-league loss to Magna Vista (Ridgeway, VA). The Bengals record now stands at 4-1.