In Friday's league test, the Havelock Rams (Havelock, NC) basketball squad got by the host New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC), by a score of 31-30.

Next, the Rams encounter the West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 20. Havelock will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Patriots come into the test with a 6-2 record after their 50-49 non-league win over Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC).

The Bears (1-6) will now prepare for their test against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC). The Cardinals come into the 3A/4A Big Carolina test with a 4-3 record. In their last test, Jacksonville held off Hedgesville (Hedgesville, WV), 59-33, in a non-league test.