Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Rosman Tigers (Rosman, NC) and the host Avery County Vikings (Newland, NC), saw Rosman's basketball squad overcome Avery County by a tally of 61-51.

With the victory, Rosman improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Tigers host Mountain Heritage (Burnsville, NC) to confront the Cougars in a 1A/2A Western Highlands challenge on Tuesday, December 19. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 4-2. Mountain Heritage lost 64-58 in their recent non-league challenge against Watauga (Boone, NC)

Next up, the Vikings confront the Draughn Wildcats (Valdese, NC) in a 1A/2A Western Highlands battle, on Tuesday, December 19. Avery County will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the battle with a 3-4 record after their 72-46 league win over Owen (Black Mountain, NC).