North Carolina High School Basketball - Thomas Jefferson ripped by Shelby
January 13, 2023: Shelby, NC 28152 In Friday's league match, the host Shelby Golden Lions basketball team scored a decisive 54-27 triumph over the Thomas Jefferson Gryphons.
In their next game, the Golden Lions meet the Bessemer City Yellow Jackets (Bessemer City, NC) in a 1A/2A Conference 40 match, on Wednesday, January 18. Shelby will attempt to better on its 12-1 season record. The Yellow Jackets enter the match with a 12-4 record after their 57-16 league win over Highland Tech (Gastonia, NC).
With the defeat, Thomas Jefferson moves to 9-5 on the year. The Gryphons host Burns (Lawndale, NC) to meet the Bulldogs in a 1A/2A Conference 40 match on Tuesday, January 17. The Bulldogs enter the match with a record of 6-8. Burns won 42-37 in their recent league match against East Gaston (Mt. Holly, NC)