North Carolina High School Basketball - Carmel Christian nipped by Independence
January 19, 2019: Matthews, NC 28105 The Independence Patriots tipped the host Carmel Christian Cougars basketball team by a final score of 58-57 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Patriots face the Myers Park Mustangs (Charlotte, NC) in a Southwestern 4A game, on Tuesday, January 22. Independence will attempt to move on its 12-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 12-4 record after their 69-63 league win over Porter Ridge (Indian Trail, NC).
With the defeat, Carmel Christian moves to 24-2 on the year. The Cougars host Wesleyan Christian Academy (High Point, NC) to face the Trojans in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 22. The Trojans enter the game with a record of 10-6. Wesleyan Christian Academy won 93-62 in their recent non-league game against Southeast Guilford (Greensboro, NC)