In Thursday's non-league outing, the Eastern Mennonite Flames (Harrisonburg, VA) basketball squad beat the host Ridgeview Christian Crusaders (Stuarts Draft, VA), by a count of 53-42.

The Flames (4-3) will now prepare for their outing against Shenandoah Valley Academy (New Market, VA). The go into the non-league outing with a 1-0 record. In their last challenge, Shenandoah Valley Academy toppled Wakefield Country Day (Flint Hill, VA), 44-14, in a non-league challenge.

Next up, the Crusaders play the Regents Lions (Charlottesville, VA) in a Virginia Christian challenge, on Thursday, January 5. Ridgeview Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 4-1 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 3-2 record after their 27-21 league loss to Grace Christian (Staunton, VA).