The Henderson Collegiate Pride basketball squad (Henderson, NC), was nudged 40-36 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host American Leadership Academy-Johnston Patriots (Clayton, NC)

Next, the Patriots encounter the Ascend Leadership Aviators (Sanford, NC) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, February 5. American Leadership Academy-Johnston will attempt to improve on its 1-13 season record. The Aviators come into the test with a 5-4 record after their 31-24 league loss to Southern Wake Academy (Holly Springs, NC).

The Pride (0-13) will now prepare for their test against Vance Charter (Henderson, NC). The Knights come into the non-league test with a 11-2 record. In their last test, Vance Charter held off Oxford Prep (Oxford, NC), 69-23, in a non-league test.