McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad bounce the host Enka Jets (Enka, NC), 68-39 in a league bout.

With the victory, McDowell upgrades its record to 17-3 on the campaign. The Titans host Hibriten (Lenoir, NC) to play the Panthers in a non-league bout on Wednesday, February 7. The Panthers come into the bout with a record of 15-4. Hibriten lost 61-46 in their recent league bout against Ashe County (West Jefferson, NC)

Next up, the Jets play the North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC) in a 3A/4A Mountain bout, on Friday, February 9. Enka will attempt to upgrade on its 5-15 season record. The Black Hawks come into the bout with a 12-6 record after their 54-40 league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC).