West Rowan Falcons (Mt. Ulla, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Mount Pleasant Tigers (Mt. Pleasant, NC), 37-35 in a non-league match.

With the victory, West Rowan upgrades its record to 1-7 on the year. The Falcons travel to Carson (China Grove, NC) to face the Cougars in a non-league match on Friday, January 24. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 2-9.

The Tigers now sport a 8-4 record. They play next when they host Southwestern Randolph for a non-league challenge on Thursday, January 23. Mount Pleasant will battle a Cougars team coming off a 48-27 non-league win over Uwharrie Charter Academy (Asheboro, NC). The Cougars record now stands at 7-7.