Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), 58-38 in a league match.

With the victory, Garinger upgrades its record to 3-9 on the year. The Wildcats host Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC) to face the Cougars in a 4A Southwestern match on Tuesday, January 7. The Cougars enter the match with a record of 6-7. Charlotte Catholic won 39-36 in their recent league match against Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC)

The Patriots now sport a 0-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Providence for a 4A Southwestern match on Tuesday, January 7. Independence will face a Panthers squad coming off a 53-42 non-league loss to Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 3-11.