Orange Panthers (Hillsborough, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Williams Bulldogs (Burlington, NC), 57-48 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Orange upgrades its record to 8-8 on the season. The Panthers host Cedar Ridge (Hillsborough, NC) to clash with the Fighting Red Wolves in a bout on Friday, February 2. The Fighting Red Wolves go into the bout with a record of 9-9. Cedar Ridge won 61-29 in their recent non-league bout against JV Opponent (, )

Next up, the Bulldogs clash with the River Mill Jaguars (Graham, NC) in a non-league bout, on Wednesday, January 31. Williams will attempt to upgrade on its 5-10 season record. The Jaguars go into the bout with a 0-11 record after their 65-20 non-league loss to Triangle Math & Science (Apex, NC).