South Stokes Sauras (Walnut Cove, NC) followers went home content Friday as they observed their basketball team run past the visiting East Wilkes Cardinals (Ronda, NC), 60-40 in a non-league game.

In their next game, the Sauras face the East Surry Cardinals (Pilot Mountain, NC) in a non-league game, on Tuesday, February 6. South Stokes will attempt to move on its 16-3 season record. The Cardinals enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 42-39 non-league win over Wilkes Central (Wilkesboro, NC).

With the defeat, East Wilkes moves to 10-7 on the year. The Cardinals host Alleghany (Sparta, NC) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 6. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 0-12.