Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) and the host Heide Trask Titans (Rocky Point, NC), saw Pender's basketball squad hold off Heide Trask by a tally of 60-53.

With the victory, Pender improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) to confront the Stallions in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 27. The Stallions come into the challenge with a record of 1-8. South Columbus lost 77-37 in their recent non-league challenge against Whiteville (Whiteville, NC)

Next up, the Titans confront the West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 27. Heide Trask will attempt to improve on its 7-8 season record.