North Carolina High School Basketball - Independence over Butler
January 19, 2016: Charlotte, NC 28227 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Independence Patriots (Charlotte, NC) and the visiting Butler Bulldogs (Matthews, NC), saw Independence's basketball squad overcome Butler by a tally of 36-27.
With the victory, Independence improves its record to 9-3 on the campaign. The Patriots travel to East Mecklenburg (Charlotte, NC) to confront the Eagles in a challenge on Friday, January 22. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 6-6. East Mecklenburg lost 51-18 in their recent league challenge against Myers Park (Charlotte, NC)
Next up, the Bulldogs confront the Garinger Wildcats (Charlotte, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, January 22. Butler will attempt to improve on its 4-7 season record. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 42-38 league loss to Myers Park (Charlotte, NC).