In Thursday's non-league match, the host East Burke Cavaliers basketball team scored a good 47-36 triumph over the Draughn Wildcats.

In their next game, the Cavaliers face the Maiden Blue Devils (Maiden, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 20. East Burke will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Blue Devils enter the match with a 7-5 record after their 34-14 non-league win over Newton-Conover (Newton, NC).

With the defeat, Draughn moves to 6-5 on the year. The Wildcats host Avery County (Newland, NC) to face the Vikings in a match on Friday, January 20. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 10-1. Avery County won 50-6 in their recent non-league match against Mitchell (Bakersville, NC)