The Owen Warhorses ran past the visiting Polk County Wolverines basketball team by a final score of 66-55 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Warhorses face the Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC) in a 1A/2A Conference 42 game, on Tuesday, January 10. Owen will attempt to move on its 6-8 season record. The Vikings enter the game with a 9-5 record after their 63-46 league win over Madison (Marshall, NC).

With the defeat, Polk County moves to 4-8 on the year. The Wolverines travel to Veritas Christian Academy (Arden, NC) to face the Warriors in a non-league game on Saturday, January 7. The Warriors enter the game with a record of 10-3. Veritas Christian Academy won 58-48 in their recent league game against Victory Christian Academy (Gastonia, NC)