The Kinston Vikings tipped the host J.H. Rose Rampants basketball team by a final score of 47-44 in Tuesday's non-league game.

In their next game, the Vikings face the West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) in a non-league game, on Friday, December 8. Kinston will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Patriots enter the game with a 4-2 record after their 40-34 non-league win over New Bern (New Bern, NC).

With the defeat, J.H. Rose moves to 0-4 on the year. The Rampants host Fike (Wilson, NC) to face the Demons in a non-league game on Wednesday, December 6. The Demons enter the game with a record of 2-2. Fike won 56-49 in their recent non-league game against SouthWest Edgecombe (Pinetops, NC)