Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Goldsboro Cougars (Goldsboro, NC) and the host Princeton Bulldogs (Princeton, NC), saw Goldsboro's basketball squad hold off Princeton by a tally of 35-33.

With the victory, Goldsboro improves its record to 5-12 on the campaign. The Cougars host North Johnston (Kenly, NC) to confront the Panthers in a 2A Conference 8 challenge on Friday, February 3. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 16-4. North Johnston lost 59-22 in their recent league challenge against Beddingfield (Wilson, NC)

Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Spring Creek Gators (Seven Springs, NC) in a 2A Conference 8 challenge, on Friday, February 3. Princeton will attempt to improve on its 10-9 season record. The Gators come into the challenge with a 8-12 record after their 73-41 league loss to Eastern Wayne (Goldsboro, NC).