West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Wilkes Central Eagles (Wilkesboro, NC), 36-32 in a non-league bout.

With the win, West Wilkes upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Blackhawks host East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC) to clash with the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Friday, January 13. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 3-0.

Next up, the Eagles clash with the East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 13. Wilkes Central will attempt to upgrade on its 2-8 season record.