Hibriten Panthers (Lenoir, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Ashe County Huskies (West Jefferson, NC), 72-45 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hibriten upgrades its record to 4-11 on the year. The Panthers host Watauga (Boone, NC) to face the Pioneers in a match on Friday, February 7. The Pioneers enter the match with a record of 12-2. Watauga won 47-39 in their recent league match against Alexander Central (Taylorsville, NC)

The Huskies now sport a 0-14 record. They put it on the line next when they host Freedom for a non-league match on Friday, February 7.