Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA) and the visiting J.I. Burton Black Raiders (Norton, VA), saw Eastside's basketball squad hold off J.I. Burton by a tally of 54-52.

With the victory, Eastside improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Spartans host Letcher County Central (Whitesburg, KY) to confront the Cougars / Lady Cougars in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Cougars / Lady Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 15-6.

Next up, the Black Raiders confront the Twin Springs Titans (Nickelsville, VA) in a Cumberland challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. J.I. Burton will attempt to improve on its 11-7 season record.