North Carolina High School Basketball - Franklin Academy nipped by North Johnston
January 3, 2023: Kenly, NC 27542 In Tuesday's non-league match, the host North Johnston Panthers basketball team scored a tight 23-18 triumph over the Franklin Academy Patriots.
In their next game, the Panthers face the Rosewood Eagles (Goldsboro, NC) in a non-league match, on Friday, January 6. North Johnston will attempt to move on its 11-0 season record.
With the defeat, Franklin Academy moves to 6-9 on the year. The Patriots travel to Cedar Ridge (Hillsborough, NC) to face the Fighting Red Wolves in a non-league match on Thursday, January 5. The Fighting Red Wolves enter the match with a record of 1-9. Cedar Ridge lost 56-32 in their recent league match against Orange (Hillsborough, NC)