North Carolina High School Basketball - Washington County holds off Bertie
January 19, 2024: Windsor, NC 27983 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Washington County Panthers (Plymouth, NC) and the host Bertie Falcons (Windsor, NC), saw Washington County's basketball squad hold off Bertie by a tally of 45-42.
With the victory, Washington County improves its record to 12-0 on the campaign. The Panthers host Martin County (Williamston, NC) to confront the Knights in a 1A/2A Super Six challenge on Tuesday, January 23. The Knights come into the challenge with a record of 11-6. Martin County won 66-65 in their recent non-league challenge against North Edgecombe (Tarboro, NC)
Next up, the Falcons confront the Hertford County Bears (Ahoskie, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 20. Bertie will attempt to improve on its 12-2 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 78-28 league win over Manteo (Manteo, NC).