Apex Friendship Patriots (Apex, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Apex Cougars (Apex, NC), 64-49 in a league bout.

With the win, Apex Friendship upgrades its record to 12-0 on the season. The Patriots host Cary (Cary, NC) to play the Imps in a bout on Friday, January 6. The Imps go into the bout with a record of 3-8. Cary won 52-49 in their recent non-league bout against Green Hope (Cary, NC)

Next up, the Cougars play the Middle Creek Mustangs (Apex, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 6. Apex will attempt to upgrade on its 0-10 season record. The Mustangs go into the bout with a 3-7 record after their 61-40 non-league loss to Panther Creek (Cary, NC).