Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host West Mecklenburg Hawks (Charlotte, NC), 42-39 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Garinger upgrades its record to 4-7 on the season. The Wildcats host Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to clash with the Ravens in a non-league bout on Friday, January 19. The Ravens go into the bout with a record of 4-9. Rocky River lost 53-45 in their recent league bout against Independence (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Hawks clash with the Harding University Rams (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 19. West Mecklenburg will attempt to upgrade on its 2-9 season record.