Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Palisades Pumas (Charlotte, NC) and the visiting Ardrey Kell Knights (Charlotte, NC), saw Palisades's basketball squad hold off Ardrey Kell by a tally of 17-12.

With the victory, Palisades improves its record to 6-7 on the campaign. The Pumas host West Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Hawks in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Hawks come into the challenge with a record of 0-0.

Next up, the Knights confront the South Mecklenburg Sabres (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 24. Ardrey Kell will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Sabres come into the challenge with a 7-4 record after their 26-15 league loss to Myers Park (Charlotte, NC).