Buckingham County High School’s young varsity boys basketball team showed impressive competitiveness earlier in the week with an overtime victory on the road and a strong defensive effort against the first-place team in the James River District.

On Tuesday, the Knights fell 47-31 at home to first-place Goochland.

“The Knights held the Bulldogs (No. 6 in 2A state) to their season low in points but could not secure the win in an off-shooting night,” Buckingham Head Coach Taylor Boyers said.

The Knights were led in scoring by Jalen Chambers with 10 points. Gerry Toney grabbed 11 rebounds, and Amari Toney added seven points, four boards and three assists.

On Monday, the Knights defeated host Nottoway 61-58 in overtime.

Jalen Chambers and Jayvon Chambers led Buckingham with 15 points apiece. Deamonte Lassenberry added 13, and Amari Toney had nine. Gerry Toney and A.J. Johnson led the Knights with seven rebounds apiece.

After hosting Appomattox on Thursday, the Knights are set to visit Cumberland on Tuesday at 7 p.m.