Wilkes Central Eagles (Wilkesboro, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC), 27-23 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Wilkes Central upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Eagles host Elkin (Elkin, NC) to face the Buckin' Elks in a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. The Buckin' Elks enter the match with a record of 0-1. Elkin lost 23-18 in their recent non-league match against Union Grove Christian (Lexington, NC)

The Red Devils now sport a 0-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to East Rutherford for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 3. Newton-Conover will face a Cavaliers squad coming off a 65-8 non-league loss to McDowell (Marion, NC). The Cavaliers record now stands at 1-1.