Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC) and the host Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC), saw Washington County's basketball squad wallop Gates County by a tally of 60-31.

With the victory, Washington County improves its record to 17-1 on the campaign. The Panthers host Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC) to confront the Knights in a 1A Conference 2 challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 14-8. Riverside-Martin won 85-55 in their recent league challenge against North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC)

Next up, the Red Barons confront the North East Carolina Prep (Tarboro, NC) in a 1A Conference 2 challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Gates County will attempt to improve on its 10-10 season record. The come into the challenge with a 2-14 record after their 85-55 league loss to Riverside-Martin (Williamston, NC).