Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Newton Rams (Covington, GA) and the visiting Hampton Hornets (Hampton, GA), saw Newton's basketball squad overcome Hampton by a tally of 72-58.

With the victory, Newton improves its record to 7-1 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Eastside (Covington, GA) to confront the Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 16. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 4-4. Eastside lost 70-56 in their recent league challenge against Clarke Central (Athens, GA)

Next up, the Hornets confront the Central Lions (Carrollton, GA) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 22. Hampton will attempt to improve on its 2-8 season record. The Lions come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 69-55 non-league win over Villa Rica (Villa Rica, GA).