Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) and the visiting R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC), saw McDowell's basketball squad wallop R-S Central by a tally of 79-58.

With the victory, McDowell improves its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Titans travel to Hibriten (Lenoir, NC) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, November 21. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Hilltoppers play the Owen Warhorses (Black Mountain, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 21. R-S Central will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Warhorses come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 76-61 non-league loss to Erwin (Asheville, NC).