In Thursday's non-league bout, the Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC) basketball team were winner over the visiting Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), by a tally of 55-41.

The Bears now possess a 1-2 record. They play next when they host Northampton County for a non-league bout on Friday, December 12. Hertford County will play a Jaguars team coming off a 47-26 non-league loss to Gates County (Gatesville, NC). The Jaguars record now stands at 0-1.

In their next game, the Red Barons encounter the Martin County Gators (Williamston, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 15. Gates County will attempt to improve on its 3-2 season record. The Gators come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 59-37 non-league win over North Edgecombe (Tarboro, NC).