The Indian River Braves basketball squad (Chesapeake, VA), lost 40-21 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Hickory Hawks (Chesapeake, VA)

With the victory, Hickory betters its record to 1-0 on the season. The Hawks host Norfolk Academy (Norfolk, VA) to battle the Bulldogs in a non-league contest on Tuesday, December 9. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a record of 0-0.

In their next game, the Braves battle the Salem Sundevils (Virginia Beach, VA) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, December 10. Indian River will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record. The Sundevils come into the contest with a 0-1 record after their 36-9 non-league loss to Kempsville (Virginia Beach, VA).