West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC), 61-40 in a league match.

With the victory, West Carteret upgrades its record to 10-4 on the year. The Patriots host Kinston (Kinston, NC) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Monday, February 10. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 12-6. Kinston lost 51-24 in their recent non-league match against New Hanover (Wilmington, NC)

The Wildcats now sport a 0-16 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Croatan for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 11.