Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Holmes Aces (Edenton, NC) and the visiting Pasquotank County Panthers (Elizabeth City, NC), saw Holmes's basketball squad hold off Pasquotank County by a count of 21-16.

With the victory, Holmes upgrades its record to 2-5 on the campaign. The Aces travel to Currituck County (Barco, NC) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 1-0. Currituck County won 31-25 in their recent non-league challenge against First Flight (Kill Devil Hills, NC)

Next up, the Panthers play the First Flight Nighthawks (Kill Devil Hills, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. Pasquotank County will attempt to upgrade on its 0-3 season record. The Nighthawks come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 37-22 non-league win over Holmes (Edenton, NC).