The Richlands Wildcats tipped the visiting White Oak Vikings basketball team by a final score of 35-31 in Friday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Wildcats face the Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, January 10. Richlands will attempt to move on its 7-3 season record. The Pirates enter the game with a 6-1 record after their 55-31 non-league win over Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC).

With the defeat, White Oak moves to 3-5 on the year. The Vikings travel to West Carteret (Morehead City, NC) to face the Patriots in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 10. The Patriots enter the game with a record of 8-1. West Carteret won 59-31 in their recent non-league game against Croatan (Newport, NC)