In Monday's non-league match, the host Ben L. Smith Golden Eagles basketball team scored a tight 45-44 triumph over the Grimsley Whirlies.

In their next game, the Golden Eagles meet the Eastern Guilford Wildcats (Gibsonville, NC) in a match, on Friday, January 19. Ben L. Smith will attempt to move on its 6-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 8-5 record after their 63-53 non-league win over JV Opponent (, ).

With the defeat, Grimsley moves to 9-2 on the year. The Whirlies host Southwest Guilford (High Point, NC) to meet the Cowboys in a non-league match on Friday, January 19. The Cowboys enter the match with a record of 9-3. Southwest Guilford lost 64-63 in their recent non-league match against Dudley (Greensboro, NC)