In Tuesday's non-league match, the visiting Roanoke Rapids Yellowjackets basketball team scored a good 68-55 triumph over the Southern Nash Firebirds.

In their next game, the Yellowjackets meet the Northern Nash Knights (Rocky Mount, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 17 match, on Thursday, February 16. Roanoke Rapids will attempt to move on its 7-12 season record. The Knights enter the match with a 24-1 record after their 72-32 non-league win over Louisburg (Louisburg, NC).

With the defeat, Southern Nash moves to 15-8 on the year.