Fans at Friday's league challenge between the New Garden Friends Bears (Greensboro, NC) and the host Varsity Opponent (, ), saw New Garden Friends's basketball squad hold off Varsity Opponent by a tally of 60-58.

With the victory, New Garden Friends improves its record to 19-6 on the campaign. The Bears host College Prep & Leadership Academy (Jamestown, NC) to play the Royals in a CAASC Central Carolina - West challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Royals come into the challenge with a record of 14-15. College Prep & Leadership Academy won 99-44 in their recent league challenge against Carter G. Woodson (Winston-Salem, NC)

Next up, the play the Matthews Christian Academy Colts (Matthews, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, February 3. Varsity Opponent will attempt to improve on its 364-1089 season record. The Colts come into the challenge with a 11-7 record after their 72-52 league win over Tabernacle Christian (Monroe, NC).