In Friday's league test, the Southern Lee Cavaliers (Sanford, NC) basketball squad defeated the visiting Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC), by a final score of 55-43.

Next, the Cavaliers clash with the Triton Hawks (Erwin, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 20. Southern Lee will attempt to upgrade on its 10-0 season record. The Hawks come into the test with a 7-2 record after their 68-65 league loss to Westover (Fayetteville, NC).

The Patriots (5-3) will now prepare for their match against Purnell Swett (Pembroke, NC). The Rams enter the non-league match with a 2-4 record. In their last match, Purnell Swett notched a victory over Gray's Creek (Hope Mills, NC), 62-56, in a league match.