Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Erwin Warriors (Asheville, NC) and the visiting Asheville Cougars (Asheville, NC), saw Erwin's basketball squad hold off Asheville by a tally of 51-48.

With the victory, Erwin improves its record to 10-6 on the campaign. The Warriors travel to Smoky Mountain (Sylva, NC) to play the Mustangs in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 27. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a record of 1-15. Smoky Mountain lost 54-30 in their recent league challenge against West Henderson (Hendersonville, NC)

Next up, the Cougars play the A.C. Reynolds Rockets (Asheville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 27. Asheville will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record.