In Friday's non-league match, the visiting West Carteret Patriots basketball team scored a tight 38-32 triumph over the White Oak Vikings.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 31. West Carteret will attempt to move on its 11-2 season record. The Pirates enter the match with a 9-2 record after their 52-32 non-league win over Croatan (Newport, NC).

With the defeat, White Oak moves to 4-8 on the year. The Vikings travel to Croatan (Newport, NC) to meet the Cougars in a non-league match on Tuesday, January 31. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 7-10. Croatan lost 61-43 in their recent non-league match against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC)