North Carolina High School Basketball - North Johnston nudges Franklin Academy
January 3, 2025: Kenly, NC 27542 The crowd at Friday's non-league challenge between the North Johnston Panthers (Kenly, NC) and the visiting Franklin Academy Patriots (Wake Forest, NC), observed North Johnston's basketball team edge Franklin Academy by a score of 32-25.
The Panthers (10-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Spring Creek (Seven Springs, NC). The Gators come into the 2A Neuse challenge with a 2-4 record.
In their next game, the Patriots encounter the East Wake Academy Eagles (Zebulon, NC) in a 1A/2A Super Six challenge, on Tuesday, January 7. Franklin Academy will attempt to improve on its 7-4 season record. The Eagles come into the challenge with a 7-2 record after their 55-13 non-league win over American Leadership Academy-Johnston (Clayton, NC).