In Thursday's league test, the Carson Cougars (China Grove, NC) basketball squad trounced the visiting South Rowan Raiders (China Grove, NC), by a score of 80-34.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Central Davidson Spartans (Lexington, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 27. Carson will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Spartans come into the test with a 6-4 record after their 54-46 non-league win over Mount Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, NC).

The Raiders (0-10) will now prepare for their test against Mount Pleasant (Mt. Pleasant, NC). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 4-4 record. In their last test, Mount Pleasant bounced Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC), 76-67, in a non-league test.