The Northeastern Eagles tipped the visiting Holmes Aces basketball team by a final score of 51-45 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Eagles face the Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC) in a 2A/3A Conference 15 game, on Friday, January 27. Northeastern will attempt to move on its 10-5 season record. The Bears enter the game with a 13-3 record after their 56-45 league win over Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC).

With the defeat, Holmes moves to 7-12 on the year. The Aces travel to Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC) to face the Panthers in a 2A/3A Conference 15 game on Friday, January 27. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 6-11. Pasquotank County lost 56-45 in their recent league game against Hertford County (Ahoskie, NC)