In Friday's non-league match, the visiting Grassfield Grizzlies basketball team scored a decisive 43-9 triumph over the Hickory Hawks.

In their next game, the Grizzlies meet the Western Branch Bruins (Chesapeake, VA) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 17. Grassfield will attempt to better on its 3-0 season record. The Bruins enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 36-29 league loss to Nansemond River (Suffolk, VA).

With the defeat, Hickory moves to 0-3 on the year. The Hawks travel to Nansemond River (Suffolk, VA) to meet the Warriors in a match on Tuesday, January 17. The Warriors enter the match with a record of 7-1. Nansemond River won 36-29 in their recent league match against Western Branch (Chesapeake, VA)