Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Deep Creek Hornets (Chesapeake, VA) and the visiting Indian River Braves (Chesapeake, VA), saw Deep Creek's basketball squad hold off Indian River by a tally of 69-62.

With the victory, Deep Creek improves its record to 6-10 on the campaign. The Hornets host First Colonial (Virginia Beach, VA) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Monday, February 5. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 3-15. First Colonial won 47-37 in their recent league game against Ocean Lakes (Virginia Beach, VA)

With the defeat, Indian River moves to 8-9 on the year. The Braves host Denbigh (Newport News, VA) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Saturday, February 3. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 5-13. Denbigh lost 61-59 in their recent league game against Warwick (Newport News, VA)