Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Dixon Bulldogs (Holly Ridge, NC) and the visiting Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC), saw Dixon's basketball squad overcome Croatan by a tally of 61-43.

With the victory, Dixon improves its record to 3-12 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Richlands (Richlands, NC) to play the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 9-4.

Next up, the Cougars play the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Croatan will attempt to improve on its 7-10 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 38-32 non-league loss to West Carteret (Morehead City, NC).