James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) backers were in high spirits Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC), 40-38 in a league bout.

With the win, James Kenan upgrades its record to 3-3 on the season. The Tigers host East Duplin (Beulaville, NC) to play the Panthers in a bout on Friday, January 12. The Panthers enter the game with a record of 6-4. East Duplin won 35-34 in their recent non-league game against Richlands (Richlands, NC)

With the defeat, South Lenoir moves to 8-2 on the year. The Blue devils travel to Kinston (Kinston, NC) to face the Vikings in a non-league game on Thursday, January 11. The Vikings enter the game with a record of 5-6. Kinston won 59-18 in their recent non-league game against Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC)