Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Wayne Christian Eagles (Goldsboro, NC) and the host John Paul II Catholic Saints (Greenville, NC), saw Wayne Christian's basketball squad hold off John Paul II Catholic by a tally of 53-52.

With the victory, Wayne Christian improves its record to 3-0 on the campaign. The Eagles host Oak Forest (Wake Forest, NC) to play the Warriors in a non-league challenge on Monday, December 5. The Warriors come into the challenge with a record of 6-2. Oak Forest won 55-11 in their recent league challenge against Durham Flight HomeSchool (Durham, NC)

Next up, the Saints play the Christ Covenant Spartan (Winterville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Monday, December 5. John Paul II Catholic will attempt to improve on its 2-2 season record. The Spartan come into the challenge with a 2-2 record after their 45-40 non-league win over Trinity Christian (Greenville, NC).