The Hoke County Bucks basketball squad (Raeford, NC), was outscored 60-52 in Tuesday's league battle with the host Lee County Yellow Jackets (Sanford, NC)

With the victory, Lee County advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Yellow Jackets travel to Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC) to meet the Patriots in a 3A/4A Sandhills battle on Tuesday, February 4. The Patriots enter the battle with a record of 12-5.

The Bucks now own a 7-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Richmond for a 3A/4A Sandhills battle on Friday, January 31. Hoke County will meet a Raiders squad coming off a 66-54 league win over Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC). The Raiders record now stands at 10-7.