In Wednesday's league test, the Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC) basketball squad got by the visiting NCSSM: Morganton Dragons (Morganton, NC), by a final score of 1-0.

Next, the Mountaineers clash with the Rosman Tigers (Rosman, NC) in a 1A/2A Western Highlands test, on Thursday, January 30. Mitchell will attempt to upgrade on its 11-5 season record.

The Dragons (0-12) will now prepare for their test against Owen (Black Mountain, NC). The Warhorses come into the 1A/2A Western Highlands test with a 2-18 record. In their last test, Owen was nipped by Rosman (Rosman, NC), 48-43, in a league test.