The Covington Cougars basketball team (Covington, VA), was overwhelmed 71-47 in Thursday's league battle with the host Parry McCluer Fighting Blues (Buena Vista, VA)

The Fighting Blues now possess a 17-8 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Narrows for a Pioneer battle on Friday, February 17. Parry McCluer will confront a Green Waves team coming off a 66-46 league win over Craig County (New Castle, VA). The Green Waves record now stands at 19-5.

The Cougars (12-9) will now prepare for their battle against Craig County (New Castle, VA). The Rockets come into the Pioneer battle with a 5-18 record. In their last battle, Craig County was overwhelmed by Narrows (Narrows, VA), 66-46, in a league battle.