North Duplin Rebels (Calypso, NC) boosters left the game satisfied Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the visiting Union Spartans (Rose Hill, NC), 71-42 in a league match.

With the victory, North Duplin upgrades its record to 7-10 on the year. The Rebels host Rosewood (Goldsboro, NC) to face the Eagles in a 1A Carolina match on Monday, February 10. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 6-11. Rosewood lost 55-44 in their recent league match against Neuse Charter (Smithfield, NC)

The Spartans now sport a 3-15 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Hobbton for a 1A Carolina match on Monday, February 10. Union will meet a Wildcats squad coming off a 72-52 league loss to Lakewood (Roseboro, NC). The Wildcats record now stands at 7-11.