In Wednesday's non-league match, the host St. Stephens Indians basketball team scored a tight 32-27 triumph over the Hickory Red Tornadoes.

In their next game, the Indians meet the Statesville Greyhounds (Statesville, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 19. St. Stephens will attempt to better on its 1-2 season record.

With the defeat, Hickory moves to 7-4 on the year. The Red tornadoes travel to Foard (Newton, NC) to play the Tigers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 19. The Tigers come into the challenge with a record of 6-5. Foard won 31-8 in their recent non-league challenge against North Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC)