Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the East Henderson Eagles (East Flat Rock, NC) and the host Pisgah Bears (Canton, NC), saw East Henderson's basketball squad hold off Pisgah by a tally of 38-33.

With the victory, East Henderson improves its record to 8-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) to confront the Mustangs in a challenge on Friday, January 19. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 6-7. Smoky Mountain won 53-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)

Next up, the Bears confront the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 19. Pisgah will attempt to improve on its 7-6 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 12-4 record after their 50-47 non-league win over Hendersonville (Hendersonville, NC).