Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC) and the host St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), saw East Lincoln's basketball squad overcome St. Stephens by a tally of 63-49.

With the victory, East Lincoln improves its record to 13-2 on the campaign. The Mustangs host North Iredell (Olin, NC) to confront the Raiders in a 3A Conference 51 challenge on Friday, January 13. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 9-6. North Iredell won 73-61 in their recent league challenge against Statesville (Statesville, NC)

Next up, the Indians confront the Statesville Greyhounds (Statesville, NC) in a 3A Conference 51 challenge, on Friday, January 13. St. Stephens will attempt to improve on its 6-9 season record. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a 1-8 record after their 78-49 non-league loss to Carson (China Grove, NC).