South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC), 54-48 in a non-league match.

With the victory, South Lenoir advances its record to 5-3 on the year. The Blue Devils host Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC) to meet the Stallions in a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. The Stallions enter the match with a record of 6-2. Southwest Onslow won 35-32 in their recent non-league match against North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC)

The Tigers now own a 3-3 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Kinston for a non-league match on Thursday, January 9. James Kenan will meet a Vikings squad coming off a 53-33 non-league win over East Duplin (Beulaville, NC). The Vikings record now stands at 4-3.