In Tuesday's league match, the visiting Kinston Vikings basketball team scored a good 61-48 triumph over the James Kenan Tigers.

In their next game, the Vikings meet the Wallace-Rose Hill Bulldogs (Teachey, NC) in a 2A East Central match, on Friday, February 9. Kinston will attempt to better on its 16-5 season record. The Bulldogs enter the match with a 9-10 record after their 65-52 league loss to Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC).

With the defeat, James Kenan moves to 12-6 on the year. The Tigers travel to North Lenoir (LaGrange, NC) to meet the Hawks in a 2A East Central match on Friday, February 9. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 7-13. North Lenoir won 51-39 in their recent league match against East Duplin (Beulaville, NC)