In Wednesday's non-league match, the host South Central Falcons basketball team scored a tight 42-37 triumph over the North Pitt Panthers.

With the victory, South Central improves its record to 4-3 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to New Bern (New Bern, NC) to confront the Bears in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 8-2. New Bern won 45-42 in their recent non-league challenge against Martin County (Williamston, NC)

Next up, the Panthers confront the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars (Pinetops, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 5. North Pitt will attempt to improve on its 4-3 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 48-41 league loss to Greene Central (Snow Hill, NC).