Apex Friendship Patriots (Apex, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Cary Imps (Cary, NC), 45-42 in a league bout.

With the win, Apex Friendship upgrades its record to 19-3 on the season. The Patriots host Green Level (Cary, NC) to clash with the Gators in a bout on Friday, February 16. The Gators go into the bout with a record of 20-3. Green Level won 56-45 in their recent league bout against Middle Creek (Apex, NC)

Next up, the Imps clash with the Green Hope Falcons (Cary, NC) in a non-league bout, on Thursday, February 15. Cary will attempt to upgrade on its 5-16 season record. The Falcons go into the bout with a 1-17 record after their 65-33 non-league loss to Apex (Apex, NC).