Fans at Friday's league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the visiting Spring Creek Gators (Seven Springs, NC), saw North Johnston's basketball squad knock off Spring Creek by a tally of 42-33.

With the victory, North Johnston improves its record to 13-4 on the campaign. The Panthers host Beddingfield (Wilson, NC) to play the Bruins in a 2A Neuse challenge on Tuesday, February 6. The Bruins come into the challenge with a record of 14-4. Beddingfield lost 53-41 in their recent league challenge against Goldsboro (Goldsboro, NC)

Next up, the Gators play the Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC) in a 2A Neuse challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Spring Creek will attempt to improve on its 6-11 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 17-2 record after their 64-24 league win over Princeton (Princeton, NC).