The Havelock Rams basketball squad (Havelock, NC), was crushed 34-6 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC)

With the victory, West Carteret advances its record to 5-0 on the year. The Patriots host Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC) to meet the Cardinals in a non-league battle on Monday, January 6. The Cardinals enter the battle with a record of 3-2. Jacksonville lost 11-9 in their recent non-league battle against Swansboro (Swansboro, NC)

The Rams now own a 0-5 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Jacksonville for a non-league battle on Tuesday, January 7.