In Monday's league match, the host East Henderson Eagles basketball team scored a good 39-30 triumph over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs.

In their next game, the Eagles meet the Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC) in a match, on Tuesday, January 23. East Henderson will attempt to move on its 9-5 season record. The Panthers enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 50-38 non-league win over West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC).

With the defeat, Smoky Mountain moves to 6-8 on the year. The Mustangs host Pisgah (Canton, NC) to meet the Bears in a match on Tuesday, January 23. The Bears enter the match with a record of 7-6. Pisgah lost 38-33 in their recent league match against East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC)