Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC), 57-49 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Freedom upgrades its record to 2-0 on the year. The Patriots host North Buncombe (Weaverville, NC) to face the Black Hawks in a non-league match on Tuesday, November 26. The Black Hawks enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Panthers now sport a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Burke for a non-league match on Tuesday, November 26. Patton will face a Cavaliers squad coming off a 62-43 non-league win over Draughn (Valdese, NC). The Cavaliers record now stands at 2-1.