In Monday's league match, the host Kinston Bulldogs basketball team scored a decisive 56-11 triumph over the Houston County Lions.

In their next game, the Bulldogs meet the Samson Tigers (Samson, AL) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, January 30. Kinston will attempt to better on its 19-7 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 15-7 record after their 53-44 league loss to Cottonwood (Cottonwood, AL).

With the defeat, Houston County moves to 3-15 on the year. The Lions travel to Florala (Florala, AL) to meet the Wildcats in a non-league match on Friday, February 2. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 8-16. Florala lost 70-52 in their recent non-league match against Laurel Hill (Laurel Hill, FL)