KINSTON — Community Christian was after its second varsity girls basketball win of the season Monday but host Bethel Christian wasn’t having it and prevailed 34-29 in the smallest margin of defeat for the Cyclones this season

Senior Abigail Jackson led CCS (1-13), which only trailed by two through three quarters, with 14 points to go with 15 rebounds and six steals. Claire Carter added nine points and four rebounds for the Cyclones, who will host New Bern Christian on Thursday at ENCSD.

Bethel Christian exited 4-12.