Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Pasquotank County Panthers (Elizabeth City, NC) and the host Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC), saw Pasquotank County's basketball squad hold off Hertford County by a tally of 48-45.

With the victory, Pasquotank County improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Holmes (Edenton, NC) to confront the Aces in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 9. The Aces come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Holmes lost 51-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Northeastern (Elizabeth City, NC)

Next up, the Bears confront the Northeastern Eagles (Elizabeth City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 9. Hertford County will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 5-0 record after their 57-53 non-league win over Catholic (Virginia Beach, VA).