In Thursday's league match, the host Tarboro Vikings basketball team scored a decisive 78-36 triumph over the Gates County Red Barons.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC) in a 1A Four Rivers match, on Friday, February 16. Tarboro will attempt to move on its 8-12 season record. The enter the match with a 4-17 record after their 45-40 league win over Gates County (Gatesville, NC).

With the defeat, Gates County moves to 5-16 on the year. The Red barons travel to Bertie (Windsor, NC) to meet the Falcons in a 1A Four Rivers match on Monday, February 19. The Falcons enter the match with a record of 19-4. Bertie won 48-46 in their recent league match against Washington County (Plymouth, NC)