Virginia High School Basketball - Prince Edward County nips Cumberland
February 6, 2024: Cumberland, VA 23040
Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Prince Edward County Eagles (Farmville, VA) and the host Cumberland Dukes (Cumberland, VA), saw Prince Edward County's basketball squad hold off Cumberland by a count of 31-25.
With the victory, Prince Edward County upgrades its record to 12-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Nottoway (Nottoway, VA) to play the Cougars in a James River challenge on Wednesday, February 7. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 2-15. Nottoway won 46-44 in their recent league challenge against Randolph-Henry (Charlotte Court House, VA)
Next up, the Dukes play the Buckingham Knights (Buckingham, VA) in a James River challenge, on Wednesday, February 7. Cumberland will attempt to upgrade on its 6-9 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 13-4 record after their 50-38 league win over Amelia County (Amelia Court House, VA).