In Tuesday's non-league test, the North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC) basketball squad got by the host Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC), by a final score of 55-48.

Next, the Black Hawks clash with the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 6. North Buncombe will attempt to upgrade on its 1-0 season record.

The Patriots (2-2) will now prepare for their test against East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC). The Cavaliers come into the non-league test with a 2-1 record. In their last test, East Burke held off Draughn (Valdese, NC), 62-43, in a non-league test.