West Brunswick Trojans (Shallotte, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the visiting Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC), 52-44 in a non-league bout.

With the win, West Brunswick upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Trojans host Ashley (Wilmington, NC) to face the Screaming Eagle in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 10. The Screaming Eagle enter the game with a record of 2-5. Ashley lost 55-19 in their recent league game against New Hanover (Wilmington, NC)

With the defeat, Topsail moves to 4-5 on the year. The Pirates travel to Hoggard (Wilmington, NC) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Wednesday, January 10. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 5-0. Hoggard won 54-49 in their recent non-league game against Laney (Wilmington, NC)