In Thursday's non-league match, the visiting Robbinsville Black Knights basketball team scored a decisive 63-26 triumph over the Nantahala Hawks.

In their next game, the Black Knights meet the Blue Ridge Early College Bobcats (Cashiers, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Robbinsville will attempt to better on its 10-2 season record. The Bobcats enter the match with a 1-9 record after their 50-32 league win over Nantahala (Topton, NC).

With the defeat, Nantahala moves to 1-9 on the year. The Hawks host Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to meet the Braves in a 1A Smoky Mountain match on Friday, January 12. The Braves enter the match with a record of 11-1. Cherokee won 77-23 in their recent league match against Swain County (Bryson City, NC)