North Carolina High School Basketball - Gates County over Washington County
January 12, 2024: Gatesville, NC 27938 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Gates County Red Barons (Gatesville, NC) and the visiting Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC), saw Gates County's basketball squad overcome Washington County by a tally of 66-48.
With the victory, Gates County improves its record to 11-2 on the campaign. The Red Barons travel to Perquimans (Hertford, NC) to confront the Pirates in a 1A Four Rivers challenge on Wednesday, January 17. The Pirates come into the challenge with a record of 12-2. Perquimans won 52-18 in their recent league challenge against Washington County (Plymouth, NC)
Next up, the Panthers confront the Tarboro Vikings (Tarboro, NC) in a 1A Four Rivers challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Washington County will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Vikings come into the challenge with a 4-4 record after their 67-13 non-league loss to SouthWest Edgecombe (Pinetops, NC).