Jacksonville Cardinals (Jacksonville, NC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting J.H. Rose Rampants (Greenville, NC), 46-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Jacksonville upgrades its record to 13-1 on the campaign. The Cardinals host New Bern (New Bern, NC) to play the Bears in a non-league bout on Tuesday, January 24. The Bears come into the bout with a record of 4-7. New Bern lost 76-73 in their recent non-league bout against Goldsboro (Goldsboro, NC)

Next up, the Rampants play the South Central Falcons (Winterville, NC) in a bout, on Tuesday, January 24. J.H. Rose will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Falcons come into the bout with a 13-1 record after their 57-41 league win over Northside - Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC).