The Patton Panthers basketball squad (Morganton, NC), was crushed 61-31 in Tuesday's non-league battle with the host East Rutherford Cavaliers (Forest City, NC)

With the victory, East Rutherford advances its record to 2-6 on the year. The Cavaliers host R-S Central (Rutherfordton, NC) to meet the Hilltoppers in a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 14. The Hilltoppers enter the battle with a record of 2-4.

The Panthers now own a 6-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host R-S Central for a non-league battle on Thursday, January 9.