Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the North Iredell Raiders (Olin, NC) and the host Hickory Red Tornadoes (Hickory, NC), saw North Iredell's basketball squad hold off Hickory by a count of 37-34.

With the victory, North Iredell upgrades its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Raiders host Statesville (Statesville, NC) to play the Greyhounds in a challenge on Friday, February 3. The Greyhounds come into the challenge with a record of 1-10.

Next up, the Red Tornadoes play the West Iredell Warriors (Statesville, NC) in a challenge, on Friday, February 3. Hickory will attempt to upgrade on its 11-3 season record.