Apex Cougars (Apex, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Holly Springs Golden Hawks (Holly Springs, NC), 31-23 in a league bout.

With the win, Apex upgrades its record to 8-5 on the season. The Cougars host Green Level (Cary, NC) to clash with the Gators in a bout on Friday, January 26. The Gators go into the bout with a record of 7-5. Green Level lost 29-21 in their recent league bout against Apex Friendship (Apex, NC)

Next up, the Golden Hawks clash with the Apex Friendship Patriots (Apex, NC) in a bout, on Friday, January 26. Holly Springs will attempt to upgrade on its 2-10 season record. The Patriots go into the bout with a 7-2 record after their 29-21 league win over Green Level (Cary, NC).