In Wednesday's non-league match, the host Kinston Vikings basketball team scored a tight 48-41 triumph over the Greene Central Rams.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) in a 2A East Central match, on Friday, December 15. Kinston will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Tigers enter the match with a 3-1 record after their 41-38 non-league win over North Duplin (Calypso, NC).

With the defeat, Greene Central moves to 1-5 on the year. The Rams host North Pitt (Bethel, NC) to meet the Panthers in a 2A Eastern Plains match on Friday, December 15. The Panthers enter the match with a record of 4-1. North Pitt won 76-51 in their recent non-league match against D.H. Conley (Greenville, NC)