Hough Huskies (Cornelius, NC) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host West Charlotte Lions (Charlotte, NC), 51-31 in a league bout.

With the win, Hough upgrades its record to 14-7 on the season. The Huskies host Mallard Creek (Charlotte, NC) to play the Mavericks in a 3A/4A Queen City bout on Friday, February 9. The Mavericks go into the bout with a record of 18-3. Mallard Creek won 83-17 in their recent league bout against Harding University (Charlotte, NC)

Next up, the Lions play the Harding University Rams (Charlotte, NC) in a 3A/4A Queen City bout, on Friday, February 9. West Charlotte will attempt to upgrade on its 9-12 season record. The Rams go into the bout with a 2-16 record after their 122-15 non-league loss to Berry (Charlotte, NC).