North Carolina High School Basketball - David W. Butler nips Independence
February 5, 2019: Charlotte, NC 28227 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the David W. Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC) and the host Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC), saw David W. Butler's basketball squad hold off Independence by a tally of 54-52.
With the victory, David W. Butler improves its record to 16-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs host Hickory Ridge (Harrisburg, NC) to play the Ragin' Bulls in a Southwestern 4A challenge on Friday, February 8. The Ragin' Bulls come into the challenge with a record of 11-9. Hickory Ridge lost 70-56 in their recent league challenge against Myers Park (Charlotte, NC)
Next up, the Patriots play the Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) in a Southwestern 4A challenge, on Friday, February 8. Independence will attempt to improve on its 16-5 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 1-18 record after their 76-43 league loss to Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC).