Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC), 57-46 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Mitchell upgrades its record to 5-0 on the season. The Mountaineers travel to Owen (Black Mountain, NC) to clash with the Warhorses in a bout on Friday, December 16. The Warhorses go into the bout with a record of 0-8. Owen lost 45-31 in their recent non-league bout against Draughn (Valdese, NC)

Next up, the Black Hawks clash with the T.C. Roberson Rams (Asheville, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 16. North Buncombe will attempt to upgrade on its 4-2 season record.