Wayne Christian Eagles (Goldsboro, NC) backers were pleased Tuesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Wayne Preparatory Academy Generals (Goldsboro, NC), 59-58 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, Wayne Christian upgrades its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Arendell Parrott Academy (Kinston, NC) to play the Patriots in a NCISAA Coastal Plain bout on Thursday, November 30. The Patriots come into the bout with a record of 0-2. Arendell Parrott Academy lost 54-14 in their recent non-league bout against Rocky Mount Academy (Rocky Mount, NC)

Next up, the Generals play the New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, December 1. Wayne Preparatory Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Wildcats come into the bout with a 2-0 record after their 44-35 non-league win over South View (Hope Mills, NC).