Apex Cougars (Apex, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Panther Creek Catamounts (Cary, NC), 38-34 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Apex upgrades its record to 9-8 on the year. The Cougars host Holly Springs (Holly Springs, NC) to face the Golden Hawks in a non-league match on Monday, February 3. The Golden Hawks enter the match with a record of 8-5. Holly Springs won 44-37 in their recent league match against Green Hope (Cary, NC)

The Catamounts now sport a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Green Hope for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4.