The Marion Hurricanes ran past the visiting Richlands Blue Tornado basketball team by a final score of 54-43 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Hurricanes face the Carroll County Cavaliers (Hillsville, VA) in a AA District 2 game, on Tuesday, January 27. Marion will attempt to move on its 10-7 season record. The Cavaliers enter the game with a 2-15 record after their 67-48 league loss to Abingdon (Abingdon, VA).

With the defeat, Richlands moves to 6-11 on the year. The Blue tornado host Abingdon (Abingdon, VA) to face the Falcons in a AA District 2 game on Tuesday, January 27. The Falcons enter the game with a record of 9-10. Abingdon won 67-48 in their recent league game against Carroll County (Hillsville, VA)