Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Abingdon Falcons (Abingdon, VA) and the visiting Gate City Blue Devils (Gate City, VA), saw Abingdon's basketball squad hold off Gate City by a tally of 55-49.

With the victory, Abingdon improves its record to 18-5 on the campaign.

Next up, the Blue Devils confront the Eastside Spartans (Coeburn, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 10. Gate City will attempt to improve on its 6-12 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 14-5 record after their 57-32 league win over Castlewood (Castlewood, VA).