Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the West Caldwell Warriors (Lenoir, NC) and the host Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC), saw West Caldwell's basketball squad knock off Patton by a tally of 69-53.

With the victory, West Caldwell improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Warriors host Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC) to play the Bears in a 2A Conference 45 challenge on Thursday, December 22. The Bears come into the challenge with a record of 1-6. Bunker Hill lost 66-45 in their recent league challenge against Lincolnton (Lincolnton, NC)

Next up, the Panthers play the Mitchell Mountaineers (Bakersville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 22. Patton will attempt to improve on its 3-5 season record. The Mountaineers come into the challenge with a 3-4 record after their 81-63 league loss to Draughn (Valdese, NC).