In Wednesday's non-league test, the Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) basketball squad knocked off the host Union Spartans (Rose Hill, NC), by a score of 59-48.

Next, the Dark Horses encounter the Red Springs Red Devils (Red Springs, NC) in a 2A Southeastern test, on Friday, January 17. Clinton will attempt to improve on its 3-11 season record. The Red Devils come into the test with a 0-13 record after their 48-47 league loss to St. Pauls (St. Pauls, NC).

The Spartans (3-9) will now prepare for their test against Rosewood (Goldsboro, NC). The Eagles come into the 1A Carolina test with a 4-7 record. In their last test, Rosewood went down by Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC), 67-43, in a non-league test.