J.R. Tucker Tigers (Henrico, VA) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the host Atlee Raiders (Mechanicsville, VA), 44-38 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, J.R. Tucker upgrades its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Thomas Jefferson (Richmond, VA) to play the Vikings in a Colonial bout on Friday, December 8. The Vikings come into the bout with a record of 0-3. Thomas Jefferson lost 70-31 in their recent non-league bout against Prince George (Prince George, VA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Caroline Cavaliers (Milford, VA) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, December 7. Atlee will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Cavaliers come into the bout with a 1-4 record after their 53-16 non-league loss to Godwin (Richmond, VA).