The Mitchell Mountaineers topped the host Tuscola Mountaineers basketball team by a final score of 58-38 in Thursday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Mountaineers face the Mountain Heritage Cougars (Burnsville, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 31. Mitchell will attempt to move on its 13-3 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 10-4 record after their 45-42 non-league win over Avery County (Newland, NC).

With the defeat, Tuscola moves to 4-13 on the year. The Mountaineers travel to East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to face the Eagles in a non-league game on Friday, January 27. The Eagles enter the game with a record of 13-3. East Henderson won 50-41 in their recent league game against West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)