Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Holmes Aces (Edenton, NC) and the host Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), saw Holmes's basketball squad hold off Gates County by a tally of 41-39.

With the victory, Holmes improves its record to 1-2 on the campaign. The Aces host Perquimans (Hertford, NC) to play the Pirates in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, December 5. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 1-1. Perquimans lost 81-41 in their recent non-league challenge against Currituck County (Barco, NC)

Next up, the Red Barons play the Pasquotank County Panthers (Elizabeth City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 5. Gates County will attempt to improve on its 0-3 season record. The Panthers come into the challenge with a 1-1 record after their 96-55 non-league loss to Washington (Washington, NC).