In Friday's non-league test, the West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC) basketball squad got by the host East Bladen Eagles (Elizabethtown, NC), by a score of 37-36.

Next, the Vikings encounter the Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) in a test, on Tuesday, February 11. West Columbus will attempt to improve on its 2-12 season record.

The Eagles (4-12) will now prepare for their test against Pender (Burgaw, NC). The Patriots come into the test with a 8-4 record. In their last test, Pender was nipped by Whiteville (Whiteville, NC), 51-41, in a non-league test.