North Carolina High School Basketball - Triton nips North Lenoir
January 28, 2013: LaGrange, NC 28551 Fans at Monday's league challenge between the Triton Hawks (Erwin, NC) and the host North Lenoir Hawks (LaGrange, NC), saw Triton's basketball squad hold off North Lenoir by a count of 61-59.
With the victory, Triton upgrades its record to 15-3 on the campaign. The Hawks travel to Cleveland (Clayton, NC) to play the Rams in a 3A Eastern Carolina challenge on Friday, February 1. The Rams come into the challenge with a record of 6-13. Cleveland lost 67-56 in their recent league challenge against Southern Wayne (Dudley, NC)
Next up, the Hawks play the South Johnston Trojans (Four Oaks, NC) in a 3A Eastern Carolina challenge, on Tuesday, January 29. North Lenoir will attempt to upgrade on its 9-9 season record. The Trojans come into the challenge with a 0-11 record after their 62-44 non-league loss to Harnett Central (Angier, NC).