Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ashley Screaming Eagle (Wilmington, NC), 40-20 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Topsail upgrades its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Pirates host New Hanover (Wilmington, NC) to play the Wildcats in a non-league bout on Wednesday, January 13. The Wildcats come into the bout with a record of 2-0. New Hanover won 51-25 in their recent non-league bout against Ashley (Wilmington, NC)

Next up, the Screaming Eagle play the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 8. Ashley will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 1-0 record after their 56-43 non-league win over E.A. Laney (Wilmington, NC).