Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) and the visiting East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC), saw James Kenan's basketball squad hold off East Duplin by a tally of 18-16.

With the victory, James Kenan improves its record to 7-3 on the campaign. The Tigers host South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC) to play the Blue Devils in a challenge on Friday, January 28. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a record of 4-1. South Lenoir won 32-10 in their recent league challenge against James Kenan (Warsaw, NC)

Next up, the Panthers play the Kinston Vikings (Kinston, NC) in a challenge, on Tuesday, January 25. East Duplin will attempt to improve on its 3-6 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 0-4 record after their 44-7 league loss to North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC).