North Cross Raiders (Roanoke, VA) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Lord Botetourt Cavaliers (Daleville, VA), 80-78 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Cross upgrades its record to 15-4 on the year. The Raiders travel to Miller School of Albemarle (Charlottesville, VA) to face the Mavericks in a Virginia Independent match on Friday, February 7. The Mavericks enter the match with a record of 11-10.

The Cavaliers now sport a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Fleming for a Blue Ridge match on Tuesday, February 4. Lord Botetourt will face a Colonels squad coming off a 71-59 non-league loss to George Wythe (Wytheville, VA). The Colonels record now stands at 11-8.