The Bertie Falcons basketball squad (Windsor, NC), was crushed 62-8 in Monday's league battle with the visiting Perquimans Pirates (Hertford, NC)

With the victory, Perquimans advances its record to 15-1 on the year. The Pirates host Washington County (Plymouth, NC) to meet the Panthers in a 1A Four Rivers battle on Tuesday, January 28. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 7-4. Washington County won 66-30 in their recent league battle against Bertie (Windsor, NC)

The Falcons now own a 3-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Martin County for a 1A Four Rivers battle on Tuesday, January 28. Bertie will meet a Gators squad coming off a 63-43 league loss to Perquimans (Hertford, NC). The Gators record now stands at 7-5.