Clinton Dark Horses (Clinton, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Red Springs Red Devils (Red Springs, NC), 30-25 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Clinton upgrades its record to 5-7 on the year. The Dark Horses host East Duplin (Beulaville, NC) to face the Panthers in a non-league match on Monday, January 20. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 12-1. East Duplin won 44-42 in their recent non-league match against Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC)

The Red Devils now sport a 1-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Midway for a match on Friday, January 24. Red Springs will face a Raiders squad coming off a 28-26 league loss to West Bladen (Bladenboro, NC). The Raiders record now stands at 9-4.