Southern Nash Firebirds (Bailey, NC) backers were pleased Friday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the visiting Rocky Mount Gryphons (Rocky Mount, NC), 66-36 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Southern Nash upgrades its record to 14-4 on the campaign. The Firebirds travel to Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, NC) to play the Knights in a bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Knights enter the game with a record of 15-3. Northern Nash won 42-28 in their recent league game against Franklinton (Franklinton, NC)

With the defeat, Rocky Mount moves to 9-7 on the year. The Gryphons host Franklinton (Franklinton, NC) to face the Rams in a game on Tuesday, February 7. The Rams enter the game with a record of 12-6. Franklinton lost 42-28 in their recent league game against Northern Nash (Rocky Mount, NC)