The Southwestern Randolph Cougars topped the host Wheatmore Warriors basketball team by a final score of 69-61 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Cougars face the Uwharrie Charter Eagles (Asheboro, NC) in a 1A/2A Conference 31 game, on Tuesday, January 10. Southwestern Randolph will attempt to move on its 6-9 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 3-10 record after their 96-51 league loss to Eastern Randolph (Ramseur, NC).

With the defeat, Wheatmore moves to 5-9 on the year. The Warriors travel to Providence Grove (Franklinville, NC) to face the Patriots in a 1A/2A Conference 31 game on Tuesday, January 10. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 4-11. Providence Grove lost 49-43 in their recent league game against Randleman (Randleman, NC)