The East Mecklenburg Eagles ran past the host Independence Patriots basketball team by a final score of 40-28 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Charlotte Catholic Cougars (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 10. East Mecklenburg will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Cougars enter the game with a 11-0 record after their 41-27 non-league win over Butler (Matthews, NC).

With the defeat, Independence moves to 4-9 on the year. The Patriots host Rocky River (Mint Hill, NC) to face the CMS Athletics in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 10. The CMS Athletics enter the game with a record of 2-6. Rocky River won 52-49 in their recent non-league game against Providence (Charlotte, NC)