Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) and the host Gray's Creek Bears (Hope Mills, NC), saw Lumberton's basketball squad overcome Gray's Creek by a tally of 50-35.

With the victory, Lumberton improves its record to 6-13 on the campaign. The Pirates travel to Douglas Byrd (Fayetteville, NC) to play the Eagles in a 3A/4A United 8 challenge on Friday, February 9. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 3-16. Douglas Byrd lost 83-43 in their recent league challenge against Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC)

Next up, the Bears play the South View Tigers (Hope Mills, NC) in a 3A/4A United 8 challenge, on Friday, February 9. Gray's Creek will attempt to improve on its 3-15 season record. The Tigers come into the challenge with a 15-4 record after their 43-31 league win over Purnell Swett (Pembroke, NC).