Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) and the host Rappahannock Raiders (Warsaw, VA), saw Essex's basketball squad wallop Rappahannock by a count of 50-23.

With the victory, Essex upgrades its record to 7-6 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Mathews (Mathews, VA) to play the Blue Devils in a non-league challenge on Monday, February 6. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 5-9. Mathews won 65-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Gloucester (Gloucester, VA)

Next up, the Raiders play the Lancaster Red Devils (Lancaster, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Rappahannock will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 13-1 record after their 51-28 non-league win over Northumberland (Heathsville, VA).