Marvin Ridge Mavericks (Waxhaw, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Richmond Raiders (Rockingham, NC), 37-32 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Marvin Ridge upgrades its record to 10-3 on the year. The Mavericks travel to Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC) to face the Pirates in a 4A Southern Carolina match on Tuesday, January 7. The Pirates enter the match with a record of 12-2. Porter Ridge won 51-34 in their recent non-league match against Cox Mill (Concord, NC)

The Raiders now sport a 9-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Union Pines for a 3A/4A Sandhills match on Tuesday, January 7. Richmond will face a Vikings squad coming off a 54-46 non-league win over Northwood (Pittsboro, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 12-0.