North Carolina High School Basketball - East Duplin nips Topsail
January 2, 2013: Beulaville, NC 28518 Fans at Wednesday's league challenge between the East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC) and the visiting Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC), saw East Duplin's basketball squad hold off Topsail by a score of 39-35.
With the victory, East Duplin improves its record to 3-9 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Richlands (Richlands, NC) to battle the Wildcats in a 2A East Central challenge on Friday, January 4. The Wildcats come into the challenge with a record of 5-6. Richlands lost 45-37 in their recent league challenge against South Lenoir (Deep Run, NC)
Next up, the Pirates battle the South Lenoir Blue Devils (Deep Run, NC) in a 2A East Central challenge, on Friday, January 4. Topsail will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Blue Devils come into the challenge with a 6-4 record after their 45-37 league win over Richlands (Richlands, NC).