In Thursday's non-league match, the host Albemarle Patriots basketball team scored a good 70-59 triumph over the Western Albemarle Warriors.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Goochland Bulldogs (Goochland, VA) in a Jefferson match, on Tuesday, January 3. Albemarle will attempt to move on its 7-1 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 0-7 record after their 92-67 non-league loss to New Kent (New Kent, VA).

With the defeat, Western Albemarle moves to 7-1 on the year. The Warriors travel to Louisa County (Mineral, VA) to meet the Lions in a Jefferson match on Tuesday, January 3. The Lions enter the match with a record of 1-6. Louisa County won 73-70 in their recent league match against Goochland (Goochland, VA)