North Carolina High School Basketball - Northampton County over Hertford County
December 8, 2017: Ahoskie, NC 27910 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Northampton County Jaguars (Gaston, NC) and the host Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC), saw Northampton County's basketball squad overcome Hertford County by a tally of 51-34.
With the victory, Northampton County improves its record to 4-0 on the campaign. The Jaguars travel to Rocky Mount Preparatory (Rocky Mount, NC) to confront the Jaguars in a Tar Roanoke 1A challenge on Tuesday, December 12. The Jaguars come into the challenge with a record of 1-0.
Next up, the Bears confront the Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, December 12. Hertford County will attempt to improve on its 0-4 season record. The Red Barons come into the challenge with a 4-2 record after their 59-41 non-league loss to Pasquotank County (Elizabeth City, NC).