Albemarle Patriots (Charlottesville, VA) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Monticello Mustangs (Charlottesville, VA), 43-35 in a league bout.

With the win, Albemarle upgrades its record to 1-5 on the season. The Patriots host Godwin (Richmond, VA) to clash with the Eagles in a non-league bout on Thursday, December 29. The Eagles go into the bout with a record of 7-3. Godwin won 51-7 in their recent non-league bout against Mathews (Mathews, VA)

Next up, the Mustangs clash with the Mathews Blue Devils (Mathews, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 29. Monticello will attempt to upgrade on its 0-7 season record. The Blue Devils go into the bout with a 1-5 record after their 51-7 non-league loss to Godwin (Richmond, VA).