James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) fans were thrilled Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Tigers face the Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, September 14. James Kenan will attempt to better on its 4-2 season record. The Wildcats enter the challenge with a 4-3 record after their 6-1 non-league win over North Brunswick (Leland, NC).

The Panthers now have a 3-4 record. They take the field next when they host Kinston for a East Central 2A challenge on Wednesday, September 15. East Duplin will face a Vikings team coming off a 10-0 league loss to South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 0-1.