McDowell Titans (Marion, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting North Buncombe Black Hawks (Weaverville, NC), 79-72 in a league bout.

With the win, McDowell upgrades its record to 12-10 on the season. The Titans host A.C. Reynolds (Asheville, NC) to clash with the Rockets in a 3A/4A Conference 53 bout on Friday, February 10. The Rockets go into the bout with a record of 13-10. A.C. Reynolds lost 59-50 in their recent league bout against T.C. Roberson (Asheville, NC)

Next up, the Black Hawks clash with the Erwin Warriors (Asheville, NC) in a 3A/4A Conference 53 bout, on Friday, February 10. North Buncombe will attempt to upgrade on its 12-11 season record. The Warriors go into the bout with a 4-19 record after their 84-60 league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC).