Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) and the visiting Tuscola Mountaineers (Waynesville, NC), saw Smoky Mountain's basketball squad overcome Tuscola by a tally of 64-48.

With the victory, Smoky Mountain improves its record to 8-14 on the campaign. The Mustangs travel to East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to confront the Eagles in a 3A Conference 54 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 10-13. East Henderson won 72-63 in their recent league challenge against Pisgah (Canton, NC)

Next up, the Mountaineers confront the West Henderson Falcons (Hendersonville, NC) in a 3A Conference 54 challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Tuscola will attempt to improve on its 2-21 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 16-7 record after their 68-62 league win over Franklin (Franklin, NC).