The Croatan Cougars basketball team (Newport, NC), was nudged 40-37 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC)

The Patriots now sport a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host White Oak for a non-league battle on Tuesday, February 6. West Carteret will battle a Vikings team coming off a 52-27 non-league win over Richlands (Richlands, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 8-5.

The Cougars (7-8) will now prepare for their battle against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC). The Bulldogs come into the battle with a 8-7 record. In their last battle, Dixon was nudged by Swansboro (Swansboro, NC), 60-41, in a non-league battle.