In Thursday's non-league match, the host Madison Patriots basketball team scored a good 45-35 triumph over the Draughn Wildcats.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC) in a match, on Friday, January 12. Madison will attempt to move on its 2-7 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 42-39 league loss to Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC).

With the defeat, Draughn moves to 0-8 on the year. The Wildcats host Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, January 19. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 5-7.