The Piedmont Panthers basketball squad (Monroe, NC), was outscored 58-38 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Monroe Redhawks (Monroe, NC)

With the victory, Monroe advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Redhawks travel to West Stanly (Oakboro, NC) to meet the Colts in a non-league test on Tuesday, January 7. The Colts come into the test with a record of 2-4. West Stanly won 54-47 in their recent non-league test against Parkwood (Monroe, NC)

The Panthers (5-6) will now prepare for their test against Forest Hills (Marshville, NC). The Yellow Jackets come into the non-league test with a 2-4 record. In their last test, Forest Hills beat South Stanly (Norwood, NC), 61-40, in a non-league test.