Florida High School Basketball - Charlotte holds off Norland
(January 18, 2008: Punta Gorda, FL 33950) Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the
Charlotte Fightin' Tarpons (Punta Gorda, FL) and the visiting
Norland Vikings (Miami, FL), saw
Charlotte's basketball squad hold off
Norland by a count of
64-57.
With the victory,
Charlotte upgrades its record to 13-3 on the campaign. The Fightin' Tarpons host
DeSoto County (Arcadia, FL) to play the Bulldogs in a non-league challenge on Saturday, January 19. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 9-4.
Next up, the Vikings play the
Dr. Krop Lightning (Miami, FL) in a
6A District 13 challenge, on Tuesday, January 22.
Norland will attempt to upgrade on its 14-5 season record. The Lightning come into the challenge with a 18-1 record after their
49-38 league win over
American (Hialeah, FL).