Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting North East Carolina Prep Husky (Tarboro, NC), 44-39 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Washington County advances its record to 7-8 on the year. The Panthers travel to Bertie (Windsor, NC) to face the Falcons in a match on Friday, February 14. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 14-3. Bertie won 71-47 in their recent league match against Perquimans (Hertford, NC)

The Husky now own a 2-14 record.