Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) and the host East Burke Cavaliers (Connelly Springs, NC), saw Newton-Conover's basketball squad hold off East Burke by a tally of 36-31.

With the victory, Newton-Conover improves its record to 3-7 on the campaign. The Red Devils travel to West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to confront the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. West Lincoln lost 47-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)

Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Bunker Hill Bears (Claremont, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 6. East Burke will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 3-5 record after their 47-36 non-league win over West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).