Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Goldsboro Cougars (Goldsboro, NC) and the host North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC), saw Goldsboro's basketball squad overcome North Johnston by a tally of 29-19.

With the victory, Goldsboro improves its record to 19-1 on the campaign. The Cougars host Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC) to confront the Gators in a 2A Neuse challenge on Tuesday, February 13. The Gators come into the challenge with a record of 8-12. Spring Creek won 52-29 in their recent league challenge against Princeton (Princeton, NC)

Next up, the Panthers confront the Eastern Wayne Warriors (Goldsboro, NC) in a 2A Neuse challenge, on Tuesday, February 13. North Johnston will attempt to improve on its 13-6 season record. The Warriors come into the challenge with a 19-2 record after their 61-29 league win over Beddingfield (Wilson, NC).