Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the Bear Grass Charter Bears (Williamston, NC) and the host Arendell Parrott Academy Patriots (Kinston, NC), saw Bear Grass Charter's basketball squad hold off Arendell Parrott Academy by a tally of 38-36.

With the victory, Bear Grass Charter improves its record to 3-4 on the campaign. The Bears host Northside - Pinetown (Pinetown, NC) to confront the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, January 5. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Northside - Pinetown won 38-36 in their recent non-league challenge against Pamlico County (Bayboro, NC)

Next up, the Patriots confront the Wayne Country Day Chargers (Goldsboro, NC) in a challenge, on Friday, January 12. Arendell Parrott Academy will attempt to improve on its 2-3 season record.