In Wednesday's league match, the visiting McDowell Titans basketball team scored a decisive 45-13 triumph over the T.C. Roberson Rams.

In their next game, the Titans face the South Caldwell Spartans (Hudson, NC) in a non-league battle, on Friday, January 5. McDowell will attempt to improve on its 9-2 season record. The Spartans come into the battle with a 9-4 record after their 64-42 non-league win over Maiden (Maiden, NC).

The Rams (5-7) will now prepare for their battle against North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC). The Black Hawks come into the 3A/4A Mountain battle with a 8-2 record. In their last battle, North Buncombe was overwhelmed by A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC), 74-43, in a league battle.