Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Patton Panthers (Morganton, NC) and the host East Rutherford Cavaliers (Forest City, NC), saw Patton's basketball squad hold off East Rutherford by a tally of 54-50.

With the victory, Patton improves its record to 8-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host R-S Central (Rutherfordton, NC) to play the Hilltoppers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 6. The Hilltoppers come into the challenge with a record of 1-8.

Next up, the Cavaliers play the Crest Chargers (Shelby, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 4. East Rutherford will attempt to improve on its 3-4 season record. The Chargers come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 75-38 non-league win over Burns (Lawndale, NC).