The Tuscola Mountaineers basketball squad (Waynesville, NC), lost 39-31 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the visiting East Henderson Eagles (East Flat Rock, NC)

Next, the Eagles encounter the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) in a test, on Thursday, January 9. East Henderson will attempt to improve on its 6-6 season record. The Knights come into the test with a 8-4 record after their 63-46 non-league win over Franklin (Franklin, NC).

The Mountaineers (1-7) will now prepare for their test against Pisgah (Canton, NC). The Bears come into the non-league test with a 10-2 record. In their last test, Pisgah beat West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC), 63-41, in a non-league test.