Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Bandys Trojans (Catawba, NC) and the host St. Stephens Indians (Hickory, NC), saw Bandys's basketball squad hold off St. Stephens by a count of 45-38.

With the victory, Bandys upgrades its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Trojans host West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to play the Rebels in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 16. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 2-5. West Lincoln won 43-28 in their recent non-league challenge against Foard (Newton, NC)

Next up, the Indians play the West Iredell Warriors (Statesville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 16. St. Stephens will attempt to upgrade on its 4-3 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 2-5 record after their 42-39 non-league loss to East Wilkes (Ronda, NC).