The Craig County Rockets topped the visiting Bland County Bears basketball team by a final score of 63-51 in Saturday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Rockets face the Highland Rams (Monterey, VA) in a Pioneer game, on Monday, February 5. Craig County will attempt to move on its 5-13 season record. The Rams enter the game with a 4-9 record after their 45-30 league loss to Eastern Montgomery (Elliston, VA).

With the defeat, Bland County moves to 5-14 on the year. The Bears travel to Giles (Pearisburg, VA) to face the Spartans in a Mountain Empire game on Monday, February 5. The Spartans enter the game with a record of 4-14. Giles won 47-34 in their recent league game against Fort Chiswell (Max Meadows, VA)