Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Middle Creek Mustangs (Apex, NC) and the host Apex Cougars (Apex, NC), saw Middle Creek's basketball squad overcome Apex by a tally of 43-33.

With the victory, Middle Creek improves its record to 12-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs host Green Level (Cary, NC) to confront the Gators in a 4A Southeast Wake challenge on Friday, January 19. The Gators come into the challenge with a record of 10-4.

Next up, the Cougars confront the Green Hope Falcons (Cary, NC) in a 4A Southeast Wake challenge, on Friday, January 19. Apex will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 55-40 league loss to Green Level (Cary, NC).