In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Ashley Screaming Eagle basketball team scored a tight 47-45 triumph over the Croatan Cougars.

In their next game, the Screaming Eagle meet the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) in a match, on Friday, January 5. Ashley will attempt to better on its 2-4 season record. The Wildcats enter the match with a 4-0 record after their 62-58 non-league win over Millbrook (Raleigh, NC).

With the defeat, Croatan moves to 5-3 on the year. The Cougars host Havelock (Havelock, NC) to meet the Rams in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Rams enter the match with a record of 6-2. Havelock won 45-42 in their recent non-league match against West Carteret (Morehead City, NC)