In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Freedom Patriots basketball team scored a decisive 69-31 triumph over the Draughn Wildcats.

In their next game, the Patriots meet the Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC) in a non-league match, on Thursday, December 8. Freedom will attempt to move on its 1-3 season record. The Red Tornadoes enter the match with a 5-0 record after their 35-28 non-league win over Enka (Enka, NC).

With the defeat, Draughn moves to 1-1 on the year. The Wildcats host East Burke (Connelly Springs, NC) to meet the Cavaliers in a non-league match on Friday, December 9. The Cavaliers enter the match with a record of 1-2. East Burke won 59-38 in their recent non-league match against Freedom (Morganton, NC)