Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) and the host Draughn Wildcats (Valdese, NC), saw Hibriten's basketball squad overcome Draughn by a tally of 57-41.

With the victory, Hibriten improves its record to 10-1 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Shelby (Shelby, NC) to confront the Golden Lions in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, December 28. The Golden Lions come into the challenge with a record of 7-0. Shelby won 40-35 in their recent non-league challenge against Freedom (Morganton, NC)

Next up, the Wildcats confront the Freedom Patriots (Morganton, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 28. Draughn will attempt to improve on its 7-3 season record. The Patriots come into the challenge with a 8-3 record after their 40-35 non-league loss to Shelby (Shelby, NC).