The Avery County Vikings basketball squad (Newland, NC), was nudged 34-28 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Mountain Heritage Cougars (Burnsville, NC)

The Cougars (5-5) will now prepare for their contest against Avery County (Newland, NC). The Vikings come into the contest with a 0-4 record. In their last contest, Avery County was tipped by Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC), 34-28, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Vikings battle the Mountain Heritage Cougars (Burnsville, NC) in a contest, on Friday, January 31. Avery County will attempt to advance on its 0-4 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 5-5 record after their 34-28 league win over Avery County (Newland, NC).