Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the McMichael Phoenix (Mayodan, NC) and the host South Stokes Sauras (Walnut Cove, NC), saw McMichael's basketball squad overcome South Stokes by a tally of 47-38.

With the victory, McMichael improves its record to 4-4 on the campaign. The Phoenix host T.W. Andrews (High Point, NC) to confront the Red Raiders in a 2A Conference 34 challenge on Friday, December 16. The Red Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 3-2. T.W. Andrews lost 64-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Ben L. Smith (Greensboro, NC)

Next up, the Sauras confront the East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC) in a 1A Conference 36 challenge, on Friday, December 16. South Stokes will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 70-18 non-league win over West Iredell (Statesville, NC).