East Carteret Mariners (Beaufort, NC) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Jones Trojans (Trenton, NC), 61-57 in a non-league match.

With the victory, East Carteret advances its record to 1-4 on the year. The Mariners travel to Pamlico County (Bayboro, NC) to meet the Hurricanes in a non-league match on Friday, January 17. The Hurricanes enter the match with a record of 0-10.

The Trojans now own a 1-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Northside - Pinetown for a non-league match on Friday, January 17.