The Holmes Aces basketball squad (Edenton, NC), was outscored 71-56 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Franklin Academy Patriots (Wake Forest, NC)

With the victory, Franklin Academy advances its record to 20-7 on the year. The Patriots travel to Voyager Academy (Durham, NC) to meet the Vikings in a non-league battle on Monday, March 2. The Vikings enter the battle with a record of 21-7. Voyager Academy won 78-74 in their recent non-league battle against Tarboro (Tarboro, NC)

The Aces now own a 14-12 record.