Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) and the visiting Rocky Mount Prep Jaguars (Rocky Mount, NC), saw Tarboro's basketball squad hold off Rocky Mount Prep by a tally of 40-36.

With the victory, Tarboro improves its record to 1-4 on the campaign. The Vikings host Washington County (Plymouth, NC) to confront the Panthers in a challenge on Friday, January 26. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 5-3. Washington County lost 51-43 in their recent league challenge against Bertie (Windsor, NC)

Next up, the Jaguars confront the KIPP Pride Pride (Gaston, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, January 25. Rocky Mount Prep will attempt to improve on its 4-5 season record. The Pride come into the challenge with a 2-8 record after their 64-41 non-league loss to Warren County (Warrenton, NC).