The Manteo Redskins basketball squad (Manteo, NC), lost 59-41 in Thursday's non-league battle with the visiting First Flight Nighthawks (Kill Devil Hills, NC)

With the victory, First Flight advances its record to 6-4 on the year. The Nighthawks travel to Trinity Christian (Fayetteville, NC) to meet the Crusaders in a non-league battle on Friday, December 19. The Crusaders enter the battle with a record of 10-2. Trinity Christian won 73-66 in their recent league battle against Freedom Christian Academy (Fayetteville, NC)

In their next game, the Redskins battle the Ashley Screaming Eagle (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, December 27. Manteo will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record.