In Thursday's league match, the host Kinston Vikings football squad scored a close 12-6 triumph over the Ayden - Grifton Chargers.

The Vikings (5-1) will now prepare for their match against Greene Central (Snow Hill, NC). The Rams come into the match with a 0-5 record. In their last match, Greene Central was nudged by Tarboro (Tarboro, NC), 44-20, in a non-league match.

Next up, the Chargers play the Southwest Onslow Stallions (Jacksonville, NC) in a non-league battle, on Thursday, October 9. Ayden - Grifton will attempt to improve on its 0-5 season record. The Stallions go into the battle with a 3-3 record after their 20-6 non-league loss to East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).