The John Battle Trojans topped the host Marion Scarlet Hurricanes basketball team by a final score of 26-17 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Ridgeview Wolfpack (Clintwood, VA) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 3. John Battle will attempt to move on its 5-0 season record. The Wolfpack enter the game with a 0-1 record after their 32-26 non-league loss to Gate City (Gate City, VA).

With the defeat, Marion moves to 5-1 on the year. The Scarlet hurricanes host Lebanon (Lebanon, VA) to face the Pioneers in a non-league game on Friday, December 30. The Pioneers enter the game with a record of 2-1. Lebanon won 29-19 in their recent non-league game against Fort Chiswell (Max Meadows, VA)