Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) and the visiting Martin County Knights (Williamston, NC), saw Tarboro's basketball squad hold off Martin County by a tally of 79-75.

With the victory, Tarboro improves its record to 6-11 on the campaign. The Vikings host Bertie (Windsor, NC) to play the Falcons in a 1A Four Rivers challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Falcons come into the challenge with a record of 16-3. Bertie won 67-25 in their recent league challenge against Gates County (Gatesville, NC)

Next up, the Knights play the Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) in a 1A Four Rivers challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Martin County will attempt to improve on its 12-8 season record. The Red Barons come into the challenge with a 5-12 record after their 67-25 league loss to Bertie (Windsor, NC).