Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC) supporters left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad run past the host Union Pines Vikings (Cameron, NC), 56-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Hoke County advances its record to 11-5 on the year. The Bucks host Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC) to meet the Patriots in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11. The Patriots enter the match with a record of 14-6. Pinecrest won 56-28 in their recent league match against Scotland (Laurinburg, NC)

The Vikings now own a 4-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Southern Lee for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.