The Highlands Highlanders basketball squad (Highlands, NC), was crushed 55-30 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host Robbinsville Black Knights (Robbinsville, NC)

With the victory, Robbinsville advances its record to 3-3 on the year. The Black Knights travel to Cherokee (Cherokee, NC) to meet the Braves in a non-league battle on Friday, January 24. The Braves enter the challenge with a record of 4-0.

In their next game, the Highlanders encounter the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 27. Highlands will attempt to improve on its 2-10 season record.