The Freedom Patriots basketball squad (Morganton, NC), was crushed 59-30 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Alexander Central Cougars (Taylorsville, NC)

With the victory, Alexander Central advances its record to 14-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to Ashe County (West Jefferson, NC) to meet the Huskies in a non-league battle on Friday, January 31. The Huskies enter the battle with a record of 5-3.

The Patriots now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hibriten for a non-league battle on Friday, January 31.