Hiwassee Dam Eagles (Murphy, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the host Nantahala Hawks (Topton, NC), 76-63 in a league match.

With the victory, Hiwassee Dam advances its record to 8-9 on the year. The Eagles host Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, NC) to face the Bobcats in a 1A Smoky Mountain match on Friday, January 31. The Bobcats enter the match with a record of 2-13. Blue Ridge Early College lost 69-27 in their recent non-league match against Hayesville (Hayesville, NC)

The Hawks now own a 8-10 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Highlands for a 1A Smoky Mountain match on Friday, January 31. Nantahala will face a Highlanders squad coming off a 43-27 league win over Blue Ridge Early College (Cashiers, NC). The Highlanders record now stands at 6-13.