North Carolina High School Basketball - East Burke topped by Shelby
January 24, 2017: Shelby, NC 28152 The Shelby Golden Lions basketball team scored 63 points and held the visiting East Burke Cavaliers to 55 in the Golden Lions league triumph on Tuesday.
In their next game, the Golden Lions meet the East Rutherford Cavaliers (Forest City, NC) in a South Mountain 2A/3A match, on Friday, January 27. Shelby will attempt to move on its 14-3 season record. The Cavaliers enter the match with a 18-0 record after their 86-74 league win over Burns (Lawndale, NC).
With the defeat, East Burke moves to 5-13 on the year. The Cavaliers host Draughn (Valdese, NC) to meet the Wildcats in a South Mountain 2A/3A match on Friday, January 27. The Wildcats enter the match with a record of 12-8. Draughn lost 68-56 in their recent league match against Kings Mountain (Kings Mountain, NC)