The Southwestern Randolph Cougars nipped the visiting Bethany Community Wolves basketball squad by a final score of 34-30 in Thursday's non-league outing.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Chatham Charter Knights (Siler City, NC) in a non-league outing, on Friday, January 3. Southwestern Randolph will attempt to upgrade on its 5-5 season record. The Knights enter the outing with a 2-6 record after their 55-44 non-league loss to Providence Grove (Franklinville, NC).

The Wolves (4-8) will now prepare for their outing against Providence Grove (Franklinville, NC). The Patriots enter the non-league outing with a 5-3 record. In their last outing, Providence Grove got by North Stanly (New London, NC), 47-42, in a non-league outing.