In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting North Henderson Knights basketball team scored a decisive 59-36 triumph over the Smoky Mountain Mustangs.

In their next game, the Knights face the Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 5. North Henderson will attempt to move on its 8-4 season record. The Mountaineers enter the match with a 3-3 record after their 52-16 non-league loss to Franklin (Franklin, NC).

With the defeat, Smoky Mountain moves to 5-4 on the year. The Mustangs host West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC) to face the Falcons in a non-league match on Friday, January 5. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 6-4. West Henderson lost 50-46 in their recent non-league match against North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)