In Monday's non-league test, the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) basketball squad knocked off the visiting Mallard Creek Mavericks (Charlotte, NC), by a score of 39-27.

Next, the Patriots encounter the Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) in a test, on Friday, January 3. Independence will attempt to improve on its 10-2 season record. The Wildcats come into the test with a 0-7 record after their 52-45 non-league loss to East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC).

The Mavericks (4-6) will now prepare for their test against North Mecklenburg (Huntersville, NC). The Vikings come into the non-league test with a 5-0 record. In their last test, North Mecklenburg beat Hough (Cornelius, NC), 75-52, in a non-league test.