Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Porter Ridge Pirates (Indian Trail, NC) and the visiting Forest Hills Yellow Jackets (Marshville, NC), saw Porter Ridge's basketball squad overcome Forest Hills by a tally of 51-38.

With the victory, Porter Ridge improves its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Pirates host Marvin Ridge (Waxhaw, NC) to confront the Mavericks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 3. The Mavericks come into the challenge with a record of 5-1. Marvin Ridge won 56-22 in their recent non-league challenge against Parkwood (Monroe, NC)

Next up, the Yellow Jackets confront the Central Academy Cougars (Monroe, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 3. Forest Hills will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 1-8 record after their 37-25 non-league loss to North Davidson (Lexington, NC).