The Central Eagles basketball squad (Pageland, SC), was crushed 41-11 in Friday's non-league battle with the host Monroe Redhawks (Monroe, NC)

With the victory, Monroe advances its record to 1-1 on the year. The Redhawks travel to West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to encounter the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 9. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-7. West Mecklenburg lost 46-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Stuart W. Cramer (Belmont, NC)

In their next game, the Eagles encounter the Union Academy Cardinals (Monroe, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, December 10. Central will attempt to improve on its 1-2 season record. The Cardinals come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 41-34 non-league win over Lee Park Prep (Monroe, NC).