Fans at Friday's league challenge between the R-S Central Hilltoppers (Rutherfordton, NC) and the visiting East Rutherford Cavaliers (Forest City, NC), saw R-S Central's basketball squad hold off East Rutherford by a tally of 43-41.

With the victory, R-S Central improves its record to 3-17 on the campaign. The Hilltoppers travel to Chase (Forest City, NC) to confront the Trojans in a non-league challenge on Friday, February 10. The Trojans come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Chase won 70-52 in their recent non-league challenge against Patton (Morganton, NC)

Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Polk County Wolverines (Columbus, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. East Rutherford will attempt to improve on its 9-8 season record. The Wolverines come into the challenge with a 4-12 record after their 52-50 non-league loss to Chase (Forest City, NC).