Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC) and the host Nantahala Hawks (Topton, NC), saw Hiwassee Dam's basketball squad knock off Nantahala by a count of 62-49.

With the victory, Hiwassee Dam upgrades its record to 11-8 on the campaign. The Eagles host Robbinsville (Robbinsville, NC) to play the Black Knights in a non-league challenge on Monday, January 30. The Black Knights come into the challenge with a record of 11-7. Robbinsville won 64-59 in their recent league challenge against Murphy (Murphy, NC)

Next up, the Hawks play the Swain County Maroon Devils (Bryson City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, January 30. Nantahala will attempt to upgrade on its 0-12 season record. The Maroon Devils come into the challenge with a 8-11 record after their 37-29 league win over Hayesville (Hayesville, NC).