In Saturday's non-league contest, the host Richlands Blue Tornado basketball team scored a close 82-77 triumph over the Marion Scarlet Hurricanes.

The Blue Tornado (4-1) will now prepare for their contest against Grundy (Grundy, VA). The Golden Wave go into the non-league contest with a 1-0 record.

In their next game, the Scarlet Hurricanes battle the Northwood Panthers (Saltville, VA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 9. Marion will attempt to upgrade on its 3-1 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 0-2 record after their 69-51 non-league loss to Cornerstone Christian Academy (Abingdon, VA).