The Hoke County Bucks topped the visiting Union Pines Vikings basketball team by a final score of 55-40 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Bucks face the Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC) in a non-league game, on Friday, January 13. Hoke County will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 4-7 record after their 67-37 non-league win over Lee County (Sanford, NC).

With the defeat, Union Pines moves to 5-8 on the year. The Vikings host Montgomery Central (Troy, NC) to face the Timberwolves in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 11. The Timberwolves enter the game with a record of 6-4.