Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) and the host Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC), saw White Oak's basketball squad hold off Croatan by a tally of 43-36.

With the victory, White Oak improves its record to 5-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Richlands (Richlands, NC) to confront the Wildcats in a non-league challenge on Wednesday, January 24. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 1-10.

Next up, the Cougars confront the West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, January 24. Croatan will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record.