North Carolina High School Basketball - North Henderson holds off Franklin
January 27, 2023: Hendersonville, NC 28792 Fans at Friday's league challenge between the North Henderson Knights (Hendersonville, NC) and the visiting Franklin Panthers (Franklin, NC), saw North Henderson's basketball squad hold off Franklin by a tally of 69-62.
With the victory, North Henderson improves its record to 14-8 on the campaign. The Knights travel to East Henderson (East Flat Rock, NC) to confront the Eagles in a 3A Conference 54 challenge on Tuesday, January 31. The Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 9-12. East Henderson won 81-41 in their recent league challenge against Tuscola (Waynesville, NC)
Next up, the Panthers confront the Smoky Mountain Mustangs (Sylva, NC) in a 3A Conference 54 challenge, on Tuesday, January 31. Franklin will attempt to improve on its 18-3 season record. The Mustangs come into the challenge with a 7-13 record after their 75-48 non-league win over Erwin (Asheville, NC).