North Carolina High School Basketball - Newton-Conover over East Burke
January 27, 2023: Newton, NC 28658 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the Newton-Conover Red Devils (Newton, NC) and the visiting East Burke Cavaliers (Connelly Springs, NC), saw Newton-Conover's basketball squad overcome East Burke by a tally of 56-44.
With the victory, Newton-Conover improves its record to 11-9 on the campaign. The Red Devils host West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC) to confront the Rebels in a 2A Conference 45 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Rebels come into the challenge with a record of 6-13. West Lincoln lost 56-47 in their recent league challenge against Bunker Hill (Claremont, NC)
Next up, the Cavaliers confront the Bunker Hill Bears (Claremont, NC) in a 2A Conference 45 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. East Burke will attempt to improve on its 3-15 season record. The Bears come into the challenge with a 4-15 record after their 56-47 league win over West Lincoln (Lincolnton, NC).