Fans at Friday's league challenge between the New Bern Bears (New Bern, NC) and the visiting Havelock Rams (Havelock, NC), saw New Bern's basketball squad overcome Havelock by a tally of 62-53.

With the victory, New Bern improves its record to 12-6 on the campaign. The Bears travel to J.H. Rose (Greenville, NC) to confront the Rampants in a 3A/4A Big Carolina challenge on Monday, January 29. The Rampants come into the challenge with a record of 10-7. J.H. Rose lost 66-49 in their recent league challenge against Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC)

Next up, the Rams confront the South Central Falcons (Winterville, NC) in a 3A/4A Big Carolina challenge, on Monday, January 29. Havelock will attempt to improve on its 5-10 season record. The Falcons come into the challenge with a 13-1 record after their 71-50 league win over Northside - Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC).