North Pitt Panthers (Bethel, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the visiting Ayden - Grifton Chargers (Ayden, NC), 63-45 in a league bout.

With the victory, North Pitt upgrades its record to 8-12 on the campaign. The Panthers host Washington (Washington, NC) to play the Pam Pack in a 2A Conference 4 bout on Friday, February 3. The Pam Pack come into the bout with a record of 9-12. Washington lost 69-64 in their recent league bout against Greene Central (Snow Hill, NC)

Next up, the Chargers play the SouthWest Edgecombe Cougars (Pinetops, NC) in a 2A Conference 4 bout, on Friday, February 3. Ayden - Grifton will attempt to upgrade on its 5-14 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 5-13 record after their 55-49 league loss to North Pitt (Bethel, NC).