Fans at Friday's league challenge between the James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) and the host North Lenoir Hawks (LaGrange, NC), saw James Kenan's basketball squad overcome North Lenoir by a tally of 55-45.

With the victory, James Kenan improves its record to 13-6 on the campaign. The Tigers host Southwest Onslow (Jacksonville, NC) to confront the Stallions in a 2A East Central challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Stallions come into the challenge with a record of 16-5. Southwest Onslow won 65-52 in their recent league challenge against Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC)

Next up, the Hawks confront the South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC) in a 2A East Central challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. North Lenoir will attempt to improve on its 7-14 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 4-17 record after their 79-56 league win over East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).