Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC) and the visiting Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC), saw North Buncombe's basketball squad knock off Mitchell by a count of 61-50.

With the victory, North Buncombe upgrades its record to 3-1 on the campaign. The Black Hawks travel to Madison (Marshall, NC) to play the Patriots in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 1. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 0-3. Madison lost 52-26 in their recent non-league challenge against East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC)

Next up, the Mountaineers play the Madison Patriots (Marshall, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 15. Mitchell will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record.