Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Sugar Creek Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) and the host Highland Tech Rams (Gastonia, NC), saw Sugar Creek's basketball squad hold off Highland Tech by a tally of 63-60.

With the victory, Sugar Creek improves its record to 11-7 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Piedmont Community Charter (Gastonia, NC) to confront the Patriots in a 1A Metro 8 challenge on Friday, January 26. The Patriots come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Piedmont Community Charter lost 71-66 in their recent league challenge against Carolina International (Concord, NC)

Next up, the Rams confront the East Gaston Warriors (Mt. Holly, NC) in a 1A/2A Southern Piedmont challenge, on Friday, January 26. Highland Tech will attempt to improve on its 6-12 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 12-6 record after their 66-55 league win over Bessemer City (Bessemer City, NC).