Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Hickory Hawks (Chesapeake, VA) and the host Deep Creek Hornets (Chesapeake, VA), saw Hickory's basketball squad knock off Deep Creek by a count of 60-51.

With the victory, Hickory upgrades its record to 3-8 on the campaign. The Hawks host Indian River (Chesapeake, VA) to play the Braves in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Braves come into the challenge with a record of 3-5.

Next up, the Hornets play the Nansemond River Warriors (Suffolk, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Deep Creek will attempt to upgrade on its 5-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 59-52 non-league win over Warwick (Newport News, VA).