The West Carteret Patriots routed the host Richlands Wildcats basketball team by a final score of 63-31 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Patriots face the Dixon Bulldogs (Holly Ridge, NC) in a non-league game, on Thursday, February 9. West Carteret will attempt to move on its 14-2 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-17 record after their 38-29 non-league loss to White Oak (Jacksonville, NC).

With the defeat, Richlands moves to 10-6 on the year. The Wildcats host Croatan (Newport, NC) to face the Cougars in a game on Thursday, February 9. The Cougars enter the game with a record of 9-11. Croatan won 46-44 in their recent non-league game against Swansboro (Swansboro, NC)