North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) backers were pleased Monday as they saw their basketball squad knock off the host Spring Creek Gators (Seven Springs, NC), 36-25 in a non-league bout.

With the victory, North Johnston upgrades its record to 16-7 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Eastern Wayne (Goldsboro, NC) to play the Warriors in a 2A Neuse bout on Wednesday, February 21. The Warriors come into the bout with a record of 21-2. Eastern Wayne won 52-40 in their recent league bout against Goldsboro (Goldsboro, NC)