North Davidson Black Knights (Lexington, NC) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Central Academy Cougars (Monroe, NC), 37-25 in a non-league bout.

With the win, North Davidson upgrades its record to 7-2 on the season. The Black Knights travel to East Rowan (Salisbury, NC) to play the Mustangs in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 20. The Mustangs go into the bout with a record of 2-4. East Rowan lost 40-23 in their recent non-league bout against Northwest Cabarrus (Concord, NC)

Next up, the Cougars play the Forest Hills Yellow Jackets (Marshville, NC) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, January 3. Central Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-8 season record.