North Carolina High School Basketball - Jack Britt nips Pinecrest
January 29, 2018: Southern Pines, NC 28387 Jack Britt Buccaneers (Fayetteville, NC) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC), 46-43 in a league bout.
With the win, Jack Britt upgrades its record to 8-11 on the season. The Buccaneers host Purnell Swett (Pembroke, NC) to play the Rams in a Sandhills 4A bout on Tuesday, January 30. The Rams go into the bout with a record of 6-9. Purnell Swett lost 42-41 in their recent league bout against Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC)
Next up, the Patriots play the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a Sandhills 4A bout, on Tuesday, January 30. Pinecrest will attempt to upgrade on its 15-4 season record. The Pirates go into the bout with a 9-10 record after their 48-44 league win over Scotland (Laurinburg, NC).