Forbush Falcons (East Bend, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host West Wilkes Blackhawks (Millers Creek, NC), 74-35 in a league bout.

With the victory, Forbush upgrades its record to 15-4 on the campaign. The Falcons travel to North Surry (Mount Airy, NC) to play the Greyhounds in a 2A Foothills bout on Friday, February 2. The Greyhounds come into the bout with a record of 13-4. North Surry won 28-27 in their recent league bout against East Surry (Pilot Mountain, NC)

Next up, the Blackhawks play the North Wilkes Vikings (Hays, NC) in a 2A Foothills bout, on Friday, February 2. West Wilkes will attempt to upgrade on its 10-8 season record. The Vikings come into the bout with a 16-3 record after their 60-27 league win over Surry Central (Dobson, NC).