The McMichael Phoenix basketball squad (Mayodan, NC), was nudged 41-34 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting North Forsyth Vikings (Winston-Salem, NC)

With the victory, North Forsyth advances its record to 13-7 on the year. The Vikings host Walkertown (Walkertown, NC) to meet the Wolfpack in a 2A Mid-State battle on Monday, February 17. The Wolfpack enter the battle with a record of 0-11.

The Phoenix now own a 5-15 record. They put it on the line next when they host Morehead for a 2A Mid-State battle on Monday, February 17.