The Northampton County Jaguars basketball squad (Gaston, NC), was nudged 37-32 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC)

With the victory, Washington County advances its record to 3-1 on the year. The Panthers host Holmes (Edenton, NC) to meet the Aces in a non-league battle on Friday, January 3. The Aces enter the battle with a record of 2-3. Holmes lost 56-39 in their recent non-league battle against Bertie (Windsor, NC)

The Jaguars now own a 0-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host KIPP Pride for a non-league battle on Saturday, December 28. Northampton County will meet a Pride squad coming off a 75-35 non-league loss to Warren County (Warrenton, NC). The Pride record now stands at 1-3.