Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Northwest Halifax Vikings (Littleton, NC) and the visiting KIPP Pride Pride (Gaston, NC), saw Northwest Halifax's basketball squad hold off KIPP Pride by a tally of 42-38.

With the victory, Northwest Halifax improves its record to 3-8 on the campaign. The Vikings travel to Weldon (Weldon, NC) to play the Chargers in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 16. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 2-3. Weldon lost 73-61 in their recent league challenge against Wilson Prep (Wilson, NC)

Next up, the Pride play the North Edgecombe Warriors (Tarboro, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. KIPP Pride will attempt to improve on its 1-6 season record.