The James Kenan Tigers topped the visiting East Duplin Panthers football team by a count of 36-27 in Thursday's non-league outing.

With the win, James Kenan upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Tigers host South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) to confront the Stallions in a non-league outing on Thursday, September 22. The Stallions go into the outing with a record of 0-2. South Columbus lost 34-14 in their recent non-league outing against North Brunswick (Leland, NC)

With the loss, East Duplin moves to 3-2 on the season. The Panthers host Kinston (Kinston, NC) to confront the Vikings in a outing on Thursday, September 22. The Vikings go into the outing with a record of 3-1. Kinston won 34-12 in their recent league outing against South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC)