In Wednesday's non-league match, the visiting Newton-Conover Red Devils basketball team scored a tight 50-44 triumph over the East Burke Cavaliers.

In their next game, the Red Devils meet the West Lincoln Rebels (Lincolnton, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 12. Newton-Conover will attempt to move on its 7-2 season record. The Rebels enter the match with a 1-9 record after their 35-26 non-league loss to Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC).

With the defeat, East Burke moves to 3-7 on the year. The Cavaliers travel to Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC) to meet the Bears in a non-league match on Friday, January 12. The Bears enter the match with a record of 1-7. Bunker Hill won 35-26 in their recent non-league match against West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)