The Erwin Warriors basketball team (Asheville, NC), was overwhelmed 44-17 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC)

The Mustangs now possess a 6-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Franklin for a non-league battle on Friday, January 12. Smoky Mountain will confront a Panthers team coming off a 46-17 non-league win over North Henderson (Hendersonville, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 5-2.

The Warriors (0-6) will now prepare for their battle against A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC). The Rockets come into the non-league battle with a 2-1 record.