The Avery County Vikings basketball team (Newland, NC), was overwhelmed 71-35 in Thursday's non-league battle with the host McDowell Titans (Marion, NC)

The Titans now possess a 8-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Patton for a non-league battle on Friday, December 29. McDowell will confront a Panthers team coming off a 54-44 non-league win over East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC). The Panthers record now stands at 11-1.

The Vikings (3-7) will now prepare for their battle against East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC). The Cavaliers come into the non-league battle with a 2-7 record. In their last battle, East Burke was overwhelmed by Patton (Morganton, NC), 54-44, in a non-league battle.