In Wednesday's league match, the host Marion Hurricanes basketball team scored a tight 67-65 triumph over the Abingdon Falcons.

In their next game, the Hurricanes face the Richlands Blue Tornado (Richlands, VA) in a AA District 2 match, on Friday, January 23. Marion will attempt to move on its 9-7 season record. The Blue Tornado enter the match with a 6-10 record after their 57-53 non-league win over Honaker (Honaker, VA).

With the defeat, Abingdon moves to 8-10 on the year. The Falcons host Carroll County (Hillsville, VA) to face the Cavaliers in a AA District 2 match on Friday, January 23. The Cavaliers enter the match with a record of 2-14. Carroll County lost 60-45 in their recent league match against Richlands (Richlands, VA)