Kinston Vikings (Kinston, NC) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC), 56-31 in a league match.

With the victory, Kinston advances its record to 7-5 on the year. The Vikings travel to North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC) to meet the Hawks in a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 29. The Hawks enter the battle with a record of 3-8. North Lenoir lost 49-37 in their recent non-league battle against Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC)

The Panthers now own a 12-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Southwest Onslow for a battle on Thursday, January 30. East Duplin will meet a Stallions squad coming off a 49-37 non-league win over North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC). The Stallions record now stands at 9-2.