Ayden - Grifton Chargers (Ayden, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC), 50-44 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Ayden - Grifton upgrades its record to 1-0 on the year. The Chargers host Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC) to face the Knights in a non-league match on Monday, December 9. The Knights enter the match with a record of 1-1. Riverside-Martin lost 34-29 in their recent non-league match against Wilson Prep (Wilson, NC)

The Blue Devils now sport a 2-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Clinton for a non-league match on Tuesday, December 10. South Lenoir will face a Dark Horses squad coming off a 40-29 non-league loss to South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC). The Dark Horses record now stands at 0-2.