Apex Cougars (Apex, NC) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Fuquay - Varina Bengals (Fuquay-Varina, NC), 48-41 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Apex advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Cougars travel to Cary (Cary, NC) to battle the Imps in a non-league contest on Wednesday, November 19. The Imps go into the contest with a record of 0-1. Cary lost 47-41 in their recent non-league contest against Enloe (Raleigh, NC)

In their next game, the Bengals battle the Holly Springs Golden Hawks (Holly Springs, NC) in a non-league contest, on Wednesday, November 19. Fuquay - Varina will attempt to better on its 0-1 season record.