Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) and the visiting West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC), saw Croatan's basketball squad hold off West Carteret by a tally of 27-25.

With the victory, Croatan improves its record to 8-9 on the campaign. The Cougars host Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A Coastal challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 3-13. Dixon lost 36-33 in their recent league challenge against Swansboro (Swansboro, NC)

Next up, the Patriots play the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) in a 3A Coastal challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. West Carteret will attempt to improve on its 10-7 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 6-9 record after their 41-34 league win over Richlands (Richlands, NC).