Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the host Beddingfield Bruins (Wilson, NC), saw North Johnston's basketball squad hold off Beddingfield by a tally of 55-53.

With the victory, North Johnston improves its record to 10-10 on the campaign. The Panthers host Goldsboro (Goldsboro, NC) to confront the Cougars in a 2A Conference 8 challenge on Friday, February 4. The Cougars come into the challenge with a record of 12-4. Goldsboro won 70-35 in their recent league challenge against Beddingfield (Wilson, NC)

Next up, the Bruins confront the Goldsboro Cougars (Goldsboro, NC) in a 2A Conference 8 challenge, on Wednesday, February 2. Beddingfield will attempt to improve on its 1-16 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 11-4 record after their 84-53 league win over Princeton (Princeton, NC).