West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC), 57-55 in a league match.

With the victory, West Carteret advances its record to 7-3 on the year. The Patriots host White Oak (Jacksonville, NC) to face the Vikings in a non-league match on Friday, January 31. The Vikings enter the match with a record of 6-2.

The Vikings now own a 6-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Richlands for a match on Tuesday, January 28. White Oak will face a Wildcats squad coming off a 58-28 league loss to Swansboro (Swansboro, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 0-11.