The James Kenan Tigers held off the visiting South Lenoir Blue Devils soccer team by a tally of 2-1 in Wednesday's league game.

Next, the Tigers face the North Lenoir Hawks (LaGrange, NC) in a East Central 2A game, on Tuesday, April 29. James Kenan will attempt to advance on its 7-5 season record. The Hawks come into the game with a 4-11 record after their 7-0 league loss to East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).

The Blue Devils (4-12) will now prepare for their game against Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC). The Bulldogs come into the East Central 2A game with a 7-7 record. In their last game, Wallace-Rose Hill edged Pender (Burgaw, NC), 3-0, in a non-league game.