Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the South Creek Cougars (Robersonville, NC) and the host North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC), saw South Creek's basketball squad overcome North East Carolina Prep by a tally of 73-55.

With the victory, South Creek improves its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Bertie (Windsor, NC) to play the Falcons in a 1A Conference 2 challenge on Friday, January 6. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 8-3. Bertie won 65-56 in their recent league challenge against Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC)

Next up, the play the Riverside-Martin Knights (Williamston, NC) in a 1A Conference 2 challenge, on Friday, January 6. North East Carolina Prep will attempt to improve on its 1-4 season record. The Knights come into the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 72-57 non-league win over Pamlico County (Bayboro, NC).