Fans at Wednesday's non-league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the visiting Research Triangle Raptors (Research Triangle Park, NC), saw North Johnston's basketball squad knock off Research Triangle by a count of 65-45.

With the victory, North Johnston upgrades its record to 8-2 on the campaign. The Panthers host Vance Charter (Henderson, NC) to play the Knights in a non-league challenge on Thursday, December 28. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 3-3. Vance Charter won 90-79 in their recent non-league battle against Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC)

The Raptors (4-3) will now prepare for their battle against Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC). The Cougars come into the non-league battle with a 2-13 record. In their last battle, Neuse Charter dropped by Vance Charter (Henderson, NC), 90-79, in a non-league battle.