The Mallard Creek Mavericks basketball squad (Charlotte, NC), was outscored 61-52 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Carson Cougars (China Grove, NC)

The Cougars (8-0) will now prepare for their challenge against North Rowan (Spencer, NC). The Cavaliers come into the non-league challenge with a 2-5 record. In their last challenge, North Rowan dropped by East Forsyth (Kernersville, NC), 64-56, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Mavericks meet the South Mecklenburg Sabres (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 16. Mallard Creek will attempt to advance on its 2-6 season record. The Sabres enter the match with a 3-6 record after their 66-61 non-league loss to Charlotte Catholic (Charlotte, NC).