Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC) and the host St. Pauls Bulldogs (St. Pauls, NC), saw Pinecrest's basketball squad overcome St. Pauls by a tally of 63-49.

With the victory, Pinecrest improves its record to 6-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to Fairmont (Fairmont, NC) to confront the Golden Tornadoes in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 23. The Golden Tornadoes come into the challenge with a record of 8-1. Fairmont won 59-50 in their recent non-league challenge against Red Springs (Red Springs, NC)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Red Springs Red Devils (Red Springs, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 23. St. Pauls will attempt to improve on its 5-3 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 5-6 record after their 59-50 non-league loss to Fairmont (Fairmont, NC).