In Wednesday's league match, the host Swansboro Pirates basketball team scored a good 60-50 triumph over the Dixon Bulldogs.

In their next game, the Pirates meet the Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) in a match, on Friday, January 26. Swansboro will attempt to move on its 9-3 season record. The Cougars enter the match with a 6-6 record after their 29-20 league win over West Carteret (Morehead City, NC).

With the defeat, Dixon moves to 7-5 on the year. The Bulldogs host White Oak (Jacksonville, NC) to meet the Vikings in a non-league match on Friday, January 26. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 6-4. White Oak won 58-21 in their recent non-league match against Richlands (Richlands, NC)