Cape Hatteras Hurricanes (Buxton, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Mattamuskeet Lakers (Swan Quarter, NC), 49-40 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Cape Hatteras upgrades its record to 5-7 on the season. The Hurricanes travel to Ocracoke (Ocracoke, NC) to clash with the Dolphins in a non-league bout on Friday, January 27. The Dolphins go into the bout with a record of 6-3. Ocracoke won 47-42 in their recent non-league bout against Bear Grass Charter (Williamston, NC)

Next up, the Lakers clash with the Columbia Wildcats (Columbia, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 27. Mattamuskeet will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record. The Wildcats go into the bout with a 1-7 record after their 48-14 non-league loss to Bear Grass Charter (Williamston, NC).