In Friday's non-league contest, the host Newton-Conover Red Devils basketball team scored a close 50-44 victory over the East Burke Cavaliers.

With the victory, Newton-Conover advances its record to 12-3 on the year. The Red Devils host West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to face the Rebels in a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. The Rebels enter the match with a record of 6-11. West Lincoln lost 42-27 in their recent non-league match against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)

The Cavaliers now own a 7-11 record. They put it on the line next when they host Bunker Hill for a non-league match on Tuesday, February 4. East Burke will face a Bears squad coming off a 42-27 non-league win over West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC). The Bears record now stands at 5-12.