Clarke County Eagles (Berryville, VA) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Fort Defiance Indians (Fort Defiance, VA), 55-53 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Clarke County upgrades its record to 3-5 on the season. The Eagles travel to Wilson Memorial (Fishersville, VA) to clash with the Green Hornets in a non-league bout on Friday, December 29. The Green Hornets go into the bout with a record of 5-2. Wilson Memorial won 51-10 in their recent non-league bout against Page County (Shenandoah, VA)

Next up, the Indians clash with the Page County Panthers (Shenandoah, VA) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 29. Fort Defiance will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Panthers go into the bout with a 2-7 record after their 51-10 non-league loss to Wilson Memorial (Fishersville, VA).