The Smoky Mountain Mustangs basketball squad (Sylva, NC), lost 40-27 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Cherokee Braves (Cherokee, NC)

Next, the Braves encounter the Andrews Wildcats (Andrews, NC) in a non-league test, on Friday, December 13. Cherokee will attempt to improve on its 2-0 season record.

The Mustangs (2-2) will now prepare for their test against Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC). The Black Knights come into the non-league test with a 0-0 record.