The NCSSM: Morganton Dragons basketball squad (Morganton, NC), was crushed 87-56 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the host Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC)

With the victory, Patton advances its record to 3-2 on the year. The Panthers host West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to encounter the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 4. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 1-3. West Lincoln won 70-63 in their recent league challenge against Cherryville (Cherryville, NC)

In their next game, the Dragons encounter the Jackson Day Mariners (Charlotte, NC) in a Catawba River 1A/2A/3A challenge, on Friday, December 5. NCSSM: Morganton will attempt to improve on its 2-4 season record. The Mariners come into the challenge with a 5-4 record after their 72-38 non-league loss to Bishop McGuinness (Kernersville, NC).