Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host East Lincoln Mustangs (Denver, NC), 38-33 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Newton-Conover betters its record to 6-0 on the season. The Red Devils travel to Hickory (Hickory, NC) to battle the Red Tornadoes in a non-league contest on Friday, December 12. The Red Tornadoes come into the contest with a record of 1-1. Hickory won 53-44 in their recent non-league contest against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)

In their next game, the Mustangs battle the Bandys Trojans (Catawba, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, December 12. East Lincoln will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Trojans enter the match with a 4-1 record after their 58-41 non-league win over South Caldwell (Hudson, NC).