West Stokes Wildcats (King, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host McMichael Phoenix (Mayodan, NC), 50-44 in a league match.

With the victory, West Stokes advances its record to 1-2 on the year. The Wildcats host North Stokes (Danbury, NC) to encounter the Vikings in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 11. The Vikings come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. North Stokes lost 57-49 in their recent non-league challenge against Patrick County (Stuart, VA)

In their next game, the Phoenix encounter the T.W. Andrews Red Raiders (High Point, NC) in a 2A Mid-State challenge, on Friday, December 13. McMichael will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a 1-3 record after their 95-75 league loss to Reidsville (Reidsville, NC).