The Mitchell Mountaineers basketball squad (Bakersville, NC), was outscored 26-17 in Thursday's league battle with the host Mountain Heritage Cougars (Burnsville, NC)

With the victory, Mountain Heritage advances its record to 3-4 on the year. The Cougars host Asheville Christian Academy (Swannanoa, NC) to meet the Lions in a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. The Lions enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Mountaineers now own a 0-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Avery County for a non-league battle on Friday, January 17. Mitchell will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 54-25 non-league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 0-3.